Kirkby In Ashfield vs Shaw Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Shaw Heath Greater Manchester Police

      Kirkby In Ashfield vs Shaw Heath Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kirkby In Ashfield
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,234 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      34.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Shaw Heath
      Greater Manchester Police
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkby In Ashfield
      B Shaw Heath
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,234
      6
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,109
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkby In Ashfield
      B Shaw Heath
      Violent Crime
      720 ↑11%
      4
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      440 ↓9%
      0
      Other Theft
      105 ↑6%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓17%
      0
      Burglary
      77 ↑33%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      203 ↑0%
      0
      Drugs
      56 ↑51%
      1
      Public Order
      126 ↓3%
      0
      Robbery
      19 ↑73%
      0
      Shoplifting
      283 ↑16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓47%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑39%
      0
      Other Crime
      96 ↑48%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Shaw Heath is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkby In Ashfield safer than Shaw Heath?

      Kirkby In Ashfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,234 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw Heath has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Shaw Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkby In Ashfield vs Shaw Heath?

      Kirkby In Ashfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shaw Heath shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kirkby In Ashfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (720 incidents). In Shaw Heath, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 440 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaw Heath recorded 0. 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 Kirkby In Ashfield vs Shaw Heath?

      Violent crime in Kirkby In Ashfield totalled 720 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Shaw Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 2,109 crimes (now 2,234, a change of +5.9%). Shaw Heath recorded 0 crimes previously (now 6, 0%).

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

      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. Kirkby In Ashfield has a resolution rate of 34.6% and Shaw Heath has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkby In Ashfield and Shaw Heath?

      Kirkby In Ashfield falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Shaw Heath is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kirkby In Ashfield and Shaw Heath?

      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 Kirkby In Ashfield or Shaw Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkby In Ashfield and Shaw Heath. 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.