Aspley vs Sherwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Aspley Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Sherwood Nottinghamshire Police

      Aspley vs Sherwood Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Aspley
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,189 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sherwood
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,926 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aspley
      B Sherwood
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,189
      1,926
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,269
      2,059
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aspley
      B Sherwood
      Violent Crime
      838 ↓3%
      600 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      368 ↓23%
      297 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓1%
      90 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      116 ↑5%
      65 ↓13%
      Burglary
      64 ↑28%
      73 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      253 ↑24%
      162 ↑28%
      Drugs
      76 ↓11%
      71 ↑6%
      Public Order
      124 ↓9%
      103 ↓12%
      Robbery
      30 ↑131%
      20 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↓14%
      319 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑15%
      10 ↓55%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓58%
      25 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      49 ↑2%
      22 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      87 ↑26%
      69 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sherwood is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aspley safer than Sherwood?

      Aspley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,189 crimes in the last 12 months. Sherwood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,926 crimes. Sherwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aspley vs Sherwood?

      Aspley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sherwood shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aspley and Sherwood?

      In Aspley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (838 incidents). In Sherwood, it is Violent Crime (600 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aspley and Sherwood?

      Aspley recorded 368 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sherwood recorded 297. 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 Aspley vs Sherwood?

      Violent crime in Aspley totalled 838 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 600 in Sherwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aspley and Sherwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aspley recorded 2,269 crimes (now 2,189, a change of -3.5%). Sherwood recorded 2,059 crimes previously (now 1,926, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aspley and Sherwood?

      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. Aspley has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Sherwood has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aspley and Sherwood?

      Aspley falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Sherwood 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 Aspley and Sherwood?

      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 Aspley or Sherwood on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.