Kirkby-in-Ashfield Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kirkby-in-Ashfield during January 2024, nearly 10 crimes were reported — a rate 33.8% higher than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 101 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the localised nature of the area's challenges. The crime picture was dominated by violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (19.9%), and criminal damage (9.7%). These figures suggest a community grappling with persistent issues in public safety and property protection. The post-holiday period in January, with shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall, may have contributed to a shift in crime patterns, though the elevated rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour point to deeper, year-round challenges. Violence and sexual offences in Kirkby-in-Ashfield were 19% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 102% above the national benchmark, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to such incidents. The seasonal context of January — a time of reduced outdoor activity and colder weather — may have concentrated certain crimes in indoor spaces or areas with higher population density. The overall crime rate underscores the importance of community-focused policing and local initiatives to address the specific needs of Kirkby-in-Ashfield's built-up environment.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 6 cases. This category, which includes a wide range of non-specific offences, surged sharply compared to December, potentially reflecting underreporting in prior months or a shift in criminal activity. Concurrently, 'other theft' and 'drugs' offences each rose by 150%, with the latter increasing from 2 to 5 cases. These jumps may indicate a growing presence of illicit activities or a change in policing focus that led to more categorisation under 'other' labels. In contrast, burglary incidents fell by 46.7% (from 15 to 8), due to increased awareness of property crime prevention measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, while still 102% above the UK average, decreased by 8.3% compared to December, suggesting some short-term mitigation efforts may have had an impact. The data also reveals stark disparities between local and national trends: violence and sexual offences in Kirkby-in-Ashfield were 19% above the UK average, while 'other crime' was 114% above the national rate. These figures highlight areas where localised strategies could be tailored to address specific challenges, such as the need for enhanced community engagement to tackle anti-social behaviour or targeted interventions to address the surge in 'other crime' categories.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 31.6% increase from December's rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This shift means residents now face a monthly risk of roughly one reported crime for every 101 people — a figure that, while specific to Kirkby-in-Ashfield, illustrates the localised intensity of the area's crime challenges. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 6 crimes per day in January, a figure that may be amplified by the built-up nature of the community and the concentration of services within a relatively small geographic footprint. When compared to the UK average, the disparity is stark: while the national rate of anti-social behaviour is 1.0 per 1,000, Kirkby-in-Ashfield's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 suggests a community where such incidents are twice as likely to occur. This contrast underscores the importance of local context in understanding crime patterns, as factors such as population density, social cohesion, and policing strategies may contribute to these differences. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, over the course of the month, each resident in Kirkby-in-Ashfield had a 1-in-101 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime — a statistic that, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. These numbers highlight the need for targeted local solutions that address the unique challenges of Kirkby-in-Ashfield's built-up area, rather than relying solely on national benchmarks.