Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Sutton in Ashfield's crime rate for May 2023 stood at 12.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area 53.8% above the national benchmark, a gap that has widened over recent months. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.4% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (23.2%), and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Ashfield, where dense residential and commercial zones may contribute to higher rates of public disorder and property crimes. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely amplified these trends, as seen in the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and violence. While vehicle crime decreased by 52% compared to April, this decline was insufficient to counterbalance the overall increase in violent and property-related offences. The persistent gap between Sutton in Ashfield's crime rates and the UK average suggests that local factors, such as population density and land use, play a critical role in shaping crime patterns. However, without additional data on policing strategies or community initiatives, it is challenging to determine the precise drivers of this disparity. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic and during evenings when outdoor activity peaks.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 400% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, combined with a 120% rise in 'other crime' (from 5 to 11 cases), indicates a troubling shift in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-highest category, with 107 incidents—111% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. While vehicle crime fell by 52% (from 25 to 12 cases), this decline was offset by the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences (131 cases, 26% above the UK average). The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to these trends. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, as anti-social behaviour and violence accounted for nearly 57% of all reported crimes. Theft from the person, however, decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 cases), a small but notable reduction that may reflect increased awareness or changes in criminal targeting.

Sutton in Ashfield's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 12.3 per 1,000 residents, an 8.1% increase from April's 11.3 per 1,000. This places the area 53.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, 15 crimes were reported in May, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 82 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 37,703. While vehicle crime decreased by 52% (from 25 to 12 cases), this reduction does not offset the sharp rise in other categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the rate of violent and anti-social crimes remains high, with anti-social behaviour alone 111% above the UK average. These figures suggest that local factors—such as the area's social dynamics and land use—play a significant role in shaping crime patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm causal links.