Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Sutton in Ashfield's crime picture in January 2026, accounting for 31.4% of all reported incidents. This category alone contributes to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, 24% above the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents places it 47.1% above the national average, reflecting a pattern of persistent challenges in violent crime prevention. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 14.9% of all crimes, with a rate 61% above the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of local social dynamics and broader systemic factors. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday periods, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—may partly explain the elevated levels of violence, though this is likely compounded by the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Ashfield. The prominence of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of theft from the person, which sits 17% below the UK average, potentially reflecting local policing efforts or community-specific factors. However, the significant overperformance in property-related crimes, such as burglary (221% above the UK average), highlights vulnerabilities in residential security. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in violent crime hotspots while maintaining vigilance against property crime trends.

January 2026 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases compared to December, rising from 11 to 33 incidents. This surge, coupled with an 83.3% rise in robbery (from 6 to 11 cases), indicates a sharp uptick in property-related crimes. Meanwhile, theft from the person rose by 150%, though this category remains 17% below the UK average. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards residential targets during the post-holiday period, possibly influenced by reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 32% (from 25 to 17 cases), offering a glimmer of improvement in community disorder management. The most striking disparity remains burglary, which at 0.9 per 1,000 residents is 221% above the UK average, far outpacing other categories. This stark contrast with the 17% UK deficit in theft from the person illustrates divergent trends in criminal behaviour. For residents, the 200% rise in burglaries is a critical concern, highlighting the need for enhanced home security measures in the area. The month-on-month volatility in specific crime types underscores the importance of real-time monitoring and adaptive policing strategies.

The crime rate in Sutton in Ashfield rose by 5.3% from 9.5 per 1,000 residents in December 2025 to 10.0 per 1,000 in January 2026. This increase, while modest, places the area's monthly crime exposure at one reported incident for every 100 residents—a figure that, when contextualised against the built-up nature of the district, suggests a relatively high frequency of criminal activity per capita. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 12 crimes reported each day in January, a figure that, while not inherently alarming, may feel more pronounced in a community of 37,703 residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime burden is heavy compared to the UK average, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour contributing significantly to this gap. While the UK average crime rate for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, Sutton in Ashfield's rate of 3.1 per 1,000 reflects a 24% deficit in national standards for this category. However, the 61% overperformance in anti-social behaviour and 221% overperformance in burglary indicate stark regional disparities. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Sutton's built-up character, suggest that urban density and potential socioeconomic factors may be exacerbating certain crime trends.