Kirkby In Ashfield vs Mansfield Town Centre

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
      8/100
      Mansfield Town Centre Nottinghamshire Police

      Kirkby In Ashfield vs Mansfield Town Centre 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Mansfield Town Centre
      Nottinghamshire Police
      3,347 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkby In Ashfield
      B Mansfield Town Centre
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,234
      3,347
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,109
      3,313
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.9%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.6%
      33.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkby In Ashfield
      B Mansfield Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      720 ↑11%
      929 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      440 ↓9%
      572 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      105 ↑6%
      153 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓17%
      47 ↓31%
      Burglary
      77 ↑33%
      55 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      203 ↑0%
      202 ↓11%
      Drugs
      56 ↑51%
      194 ↑22%
      Public Order
      126 ↓3%
      245 ↑4%
      Robbery
      19 ↑73%
      44 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      283 ↑16%
      756 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓47%
      36 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓50%
      22 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑39%
      36 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      96 ↑48%
      56 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkby In Ashfield safer than Mansfield Town Centre?

      Kirkby In Ashfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,234 crimes in the last 12 months. Mansfield Town Centre has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,347 crimes. Mansfield Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkby In Ashfield vs Mansfield Town Centre?

      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. Mansfield Town Centre shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kirkby In Ashfield and Mansfield Town Centre?

      In Kirkby In Ashfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (720 incidents). In Mansfield Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (929 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kirkby In Ashfield and Mansfield Town Centre?

      Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 440 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mansfield Town Centre recorded 572. 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 Mansfield Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Kirkby In Ashfield totalled 720 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 929 in Mansfield Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kirkby In Ashfield and Mansfield Town Centre 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%). Mansfield Town Centre recorded 3,313 crimes previously (now 3,347, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkby In Ashfield and Mansfield Town Centre?

      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 Mansfield Town Centre has 33.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkby In Ashfield and Mansfield Town Centre?

      Kirkby In Ashfield falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Mansfield Town Centre 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 Kirkby In Ashfield and Mansfield Town Centre?

      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 Mansfield Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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