Chilwell vs Kirkby In Ashfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chilwell Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire Police

      Chilwell vs Kirkby In Ashfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chilwell
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,402 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kirkby In Ashfield
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,234 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chilwell
      B Kirkby In Ashfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,402
      2,234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,368
      2,109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↑5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chilwell
      B Kirkby In Ashfield
      Violent Crime
      458 ↑0%
      720 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      244 ↓21%
      440 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑44%
      105 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓51%
      60 ↓17%
      Burglary
      57 ↑39%
      77 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      117 ↑29%
      203 ↑0%
      Drugs
      25 ↑25%
      56 ↑51%
      Public Order
      78 ↑15%
      126 ↓3%
      Robbery
      20 ↑122%
      19 ↑73%
      Shoplifting
      222 ↑8%
      283 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      8 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓7%
      9 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑118%
      32 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑3%
      96 ↑48%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chilwell is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chilwell safer than Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Chilwell has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,402 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkby In Ashfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,234 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chilwell vs Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Chilwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkby In Ashfield shows +5.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chilwell and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      In Chilwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Kirkby In Ashfield, it is Violent Crime (720 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chilwell and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Chilwell recorded 244 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 440. 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 Chilwell vs Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Violent crime in Chilwell totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 720 in Kirkby In Ashfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chilwell and Kirkby In Ashfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chilwell recorded 1,368 crimes (now 1,402, a change of +2.5%). Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 2,109 crimes previously (now 2,234, +5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chilwell and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      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. Chilwell has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Kirkby In Ashfield has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chilwell and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Chilwell falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Kirkby In Ashfield 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 Chilwell and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      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 Chilwell or Kirkby In Ashfield on a crime map?

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

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