Eastwood South vs Kirkby In Ashfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Eastwood South Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire Police

      Eastwood South vs Kirkby In Ashfield Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Eastwood South
      Nottinghamshire Police
      964 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      35.7% 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 Eastwood South
      B Kirkby In Ashfield
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      964
      2,234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,050
      2,109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↑5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastwood South
      B Kirkby In Ashfield
      Violent Crime
      303 ↑9%
      720 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↓32%
      440 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      78 ↓11%
      105 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑20%
      60 ↓17%
      Burglary
      28 ↓26%
      77 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      104 ↑33%
      203 ↑0%
      Drugs
      18 ↓36%
      56 ↑51%
      Public Order
      68 ↓1%
      126 ↓3%
      Robbery
      14 ↑133%
      19 ↑73%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↓34%
      283 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      9 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓38%
      32 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      96 ↑48%
      Overall Verdict
      A Eastwood South is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastwood South safer than Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Eastwood South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 964 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkby In Ashfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,234 crimes. Eastwood South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastwood South vs Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Eastwood South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Eastwood South and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      In Eastwood South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (303 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 Eastwood South and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Eastwood South recorded 134 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 Eastwood South vs Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Violent crime in Eastwood South totalled 303 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 Eastwood South and Kirkby In Ashfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastwood South recorded 1,050 crimes (now 964, a change of -8.2%). Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 2,109 crimes previously (now 2,234, +5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastwood South 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. Eastwood South has a resolution rate of 35.7% 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 Eastwood South and Kirkby In Ashfield?

      Eastwood South 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 Eastwood South 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 Eastwood South or Kirkby In Ashfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastwood South and Kirkby In Ashfield. 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.