Ashfield Rural vs Southwell, Caunton and Villages

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Ashfield Rural Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Southwell, Caunton and Villages Nottinghamshire Police

      Ashfield Rural vs Southwell, Caunton and Villages Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Ashfield Rural
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,209 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Southwell, Caunton and Villages
      Nottinghamshire Police
      721 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      27.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashfield Rural
      B Southwell, Caunton and Villages
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,209
      721
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,348
      733
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashfield Rural
      B Southwell, Caunton and Villages
      Violent Crime
      464 ↑6%
      196 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      240 ↓29%
      113 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      73 ↓9%
      90 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓62%
      45 ↓42%
      Burglary
      43 ↑16%
      51 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓3%
      88 ↓16%
      Drugs
      37 ↓5%
      6 ↓45%
      Public Order
      66 ↓4%
      37 ↑28%
      Robbery
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↓36%
      32 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      1
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↑233%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓26%
      9 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑100%
      34 ↑143%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southwell, Caunton and Villages is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashfield Rural safer than Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      Ashfield Rural has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,209 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwell, Caunton and Villages has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 721 crimes. Southwell, Caunton and Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashfield Rural vs Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      Ashfield Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southwell, Caunton and Villages shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      In Ashfield Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (464 incidents). In Southwell, Caunton and Villages, it is Violent Crime (196 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      Ashfield Rural recorded 240 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southwell, Caunton and Villages recorded 113. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashfield Rural vs Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      Violent crime in Ashfield Rural totalled 464 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 196 in Southwell, Caunton and Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashfield Rural recorded 1,348 crimes (now 1,209, a change of -10.3%). Southwell, Caunton and Villages recorded 733 crimes previously (now 721, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashfield Rural has a resolution rate of 20% and Southwell, Caunton and Villages has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      Ashfield Rural falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Southwell, Caunton and Villages is covered by Nottinghamshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashfield Rural or Southwell, Caunton and Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashfield Rural and Southwell, Caunton and Villages. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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