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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Kirkby-in-Ashfield's crime profile in October 2025, comprising 33.8% of all reported crimes. This category alone was 28% above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), with 67 incidents recorded. The area's overall crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents marked a stark deviation from the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing it 29.9% higher. Anti-social behaviour (19.2% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (12.1%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly exceeding national benchmarks. October's seasonal context—darker evenings, Halloween celebrations, and the clocks going back—likely contributed to patterns observed, particularly in violent and anti-social crimes. The built-up nature of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, may exacerbate tensions in public spaces. While property crimes accounted for 32.3% of the total (64 incidents), the proportion of violent crimes (33.8%) was higher than the UK average (28% of all crimes), suggesting a distinct regional dynamic. The absence of a marked increase in vehicle crime or theft from the person, which were both below UK averages, hints at a different set of risk factors operating in this area compared to broader national trends. Local authorities may need to consider targeted interventions in high-traffic zones or during late-night hours, given the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in Kirkby-in-Ashfield's crime profile, with theft from the person surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and burglary doubling (from 5 to 10 cases). These increases contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-66.7%) and other theft (-40%), which fell below UK averages. The spike in violence and sexual offences (67 cases) was accompanied by an 114% surge in criminal damage and arson (24 incidents), far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.9 per 1,000, was 51% above the UK rate, potentially linked to Halloween-related disturbances or seasonal gatherings. Drug-related crimes also doubled, reaching 8 incidents (0.4 per 1,000), though this remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The stark contrast between rising violent crime and falling vehicle crime may reflect changing patterns of criminal activity, with perpetrators shifting focus from property to personal targets. Residents might find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it highlights vulnerabilities in public safety during late hours. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of local hotspots, especially in areas with high foot traffic or during events that draw crowds.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield's crime rate rose by 7.0% from 9.4 per 1,000 in September 2025 to 10.0 per 1,000 in October 2025, marking a continued upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while locally specific, provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the scale of activity relative to the population of 19,749. This rate is higher than the UK average, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour contributing to the disparity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Kirkby-in-Ashfield's residents face a higher frequency of crime compared to the national average, particularly in categories such as violence and criminal damage. While the daily crime count may seem abstract, the 1-in-100 resident statistic offers a tangible measure of exposure, suggesting that nearly 200 residents experienced a crime during the month. This comparison underscores the importance of localised strategies to address the unique challenges faced by this built-up area, which differs from the broader UK context in both crime type distribution and overall prevalence.