Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sutton in Ashfield recorded a crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 in August 2025, placing it 32.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends highlights a distinct local pattern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and public order offences (9.7%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, which are 2.9 per 1,000 (violence), 1.5 per 1,000 (anti-social behaviour), and 0.6 per 1,000 (public order). The prominence of violent crime in this built-up area suggests factors such as local social dynamics or environmental conditions may contribute to this trend. August, typically a peak holiday month, may have amplified certain patterns—empty homes during summer holidays could increase burglary risks, while extended daylight hours might influence public order incidents. However, the most unexpected finding emerges in the area of shoplifting, which saw a dramatic decline, though this will be explored in greater detail in the highlights section.

August 2025 witnessed a striking 69.1% drop in shoplifting, from 55 incidents in July to just 17, marking the most significant month-on-month change. This sharp decline contrasts with other notable increases, including a 75.0% rise in theft from the person (4 to 7) and a 50.0% increase in burglary (10 to 15). These shifts suggest a combination of local factors—while shoplifting's decline may reflect seasonal retail closures or heightened policing, the rise in personal theft and burglary could point to opportunistic crime during summer evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category (31.9% of total crimes), significantly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (18% above local rates). Public order offences also surged, with Sutton in Ashfield reporting 1.0 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.6 per 1,000—a 72% disparity. For residents, the 75% increase in theft from the person is a concrete warning to remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly during late hours. Meanwhile, the 79% rise in vehicle crime (19 to 26) underscores the need for enhanced vehicle security measures, even as shoplifting rates plummet.

Sutton in Ashfield's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 8.1% compared to July's 11.7 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. However, this rate remains higher than the UK average, with 10.7 per 1,000 compared to the national 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 13 incidents per day over the month, translating to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 93 residents. This figure, while specific to Sutton in Ashfield, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in the area. When scaled to the population of 37,703, the 10.7 per 1,000 rate suggests that the built-up area faces a higher burden of crime compared to the UK as a whole. The drop from July to August, though modest, may reflect seasonal patterns—August's peak holiday season often sees temporary decreases in certain crimes (like shoplifting) due to reduced retail activity, but the persistent elevation in violent and public order offences indicates deeper, ongoing challenges. Residents should consider these figures in the context of local infrastructure and community dynamics, which may shape crime patterns differently than in other regions of the UK.