Kirkby-in-Ashfield Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 7.6 crimes were recorded in January 2025—a rate that places the area 7% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to one reported crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the tangible impact of crime on daily life in a built-up area within Ashfield. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.3%), and shoplifting (16%), with the latter two categories showing stark divergence from national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 63% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the influence of local social dynamics or unmet needs in community engagement. Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 94% above the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, potentially linked to the area’s retail presence and post-holiday retail footfall patterns. January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull may have contributed to reduced outdoor crime typical of the season, yet the persistence of property crimes such as burglary (0.4 per 1,000, 33% above UK average) suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in securing homes and businesses. The crime picture illustrates a combination of local factors—such as the built-up nature of the area, its proximity to Ashfield’s broader infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms—that shape the risk profile for residents.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes, with a 300% rise from one to four incidents, and burglary, which surged by 250% (from two to seven cases). These jumps contrast with a 75% drop in 'other crime' and a 50% reduction in 'other theft' compared to December. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture: while violence and sexual offences fell by 15.8% (from 57 to 48), anti-social behaviour remained 63% above the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000. Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 94% above the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000—a disparity that may reflect local retail dynamics or unmet policing needs in high-footfall areas. Residents might find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as this category saw a doubling from one to two incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in personal safety during the post-holiday period.

In January 2025, Kirkby-in-Ashfield’s crime rate rose to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% increase from December’s 6.9 per 1,000. This places the area 7% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a margin that reflects persistent local challenges. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly five crimes per day—a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on daily life. The population of 19,749 means that each resident faces a calculated risk of approximately 0.76% for any given crime type. The contrast between local and UK averages highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where rates diverge sharply, such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which are 63% and 94% above national benchmarks respectively.