Ruddington vs Sutton in Ashfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Ruddington Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Sutton in Ashfield Nottinghamshire Police

      Ruddington vs Sutton in Ashfield Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Ruddington
      Nottinghamshire Police
      471 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sutton in Ashfield
      Nottinghamshire Police
      5,485 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      30.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ruddington
      B Sutton in Ashfield
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      471
      5,485
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      465
      5,678
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ruddington
      B Sutton in Ashfield
      Violent Crime
      187 ↑9%
      1,843 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑8%
      893 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓27%
      333 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑12%
      248 ↑70%
      Burglary
      23 ↑35%
      215 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓34%
      452 ↓9%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      141 ↑1%
      Public Order
      29 ↓6%
      366 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑900%
      79 ↑72%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓62%
      550 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      3
      30 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      58 ↑164%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      88 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑25%
      189 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ruddington safer than Sutton in Ashfield?

      Ruddington has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 471 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton in Ashfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 5,485 crimes. Ruddington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ruddington vs Sutton in Ashfield?

      Ruddington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton in Ashfield shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ruddington and Sutton in Ashfield?

      In Ruddington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (187 incidents). In Sutton in Ashfield, it is Violent Crime (1,843 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ruddington and Sutton in Ashfield?

      Ruddington recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton in Ashfield recorded 893. 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 Ruddington vs Sutton in Ashfield?

      Violent crime in Ruddington totalled 187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,843 in Sutton in Ashfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ruddington and Sutton in Ashfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ruddington recorded 465 crimes (now 471, a change of +1.3%). Sutton in Ashfield recorded 5,678 crimes previously (now 5,485, -3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ruddington and Sutton 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. Ruddington has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Sutton in Ashfield has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ruddington and Sutton in Ashfield?

      Ruddington falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Sutton 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 Ruddington and Sutton 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 Ruddington or Sutton in Ashfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ruddington and Sutton 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.