Sutton in Ashfield vs Heage

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Sutton in Ashfield Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Heage Derbyshire Constabulary

      Sutton in Ashfield vs Heage Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sutton in Ashfield
      Nottinghamshire Police
      5,485 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Heage
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      165 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton in Ashfield
      B Heage
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,485
      165
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,678
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton in Ashfield
      B Heage
      Violent Crime
      1,843 ↑2%
      89 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      893 ↓22%
      16 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      333 ↑10%
      11 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      248 ↑70%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      215 ↑11%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      452 ↓9%
      9 ↓31%
      Drugs
      141 ↑1%
      4 ↓20%
      Public Order
      366 ↑0%
      16 ↓20%
      Robbery
      79 ↑72%
      0
      Shoplifting
      550 ↓24%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓12%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↑164%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      88 ↑28%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      189 ↑2%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heage is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton in Ashfield safer than Heage?

      Sutton in Ashfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,485 crimes in the last 12 months. Heage has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 165 crimes. Heage scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Sutton in Ashfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heage shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Sutton in Ashfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,843 incidents). In Heage, it is Violent Crime (89 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Sutton in Ashfield recorded 893 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heage recorded 16. 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 Sutton in Ashfield vs Heage?

      Violent crime in Sutton in Ashfield totalled 1,843 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 89 in Heage. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton in Ashfield recorded 5,678 crimes (now 5,485, a change of -3.4%). Heage recorded 194 crimes previously (now 165, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton in Ashfield and Heage?

      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. Sutton in Ashfield has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Heage has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton in Ashfield and Heage?

      Sutton in Ashfield falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Heage is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sutton in Ashfield and Heage?

      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 Sutton in Ashfield or Heage on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sutton in Ashfield and Heage. 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.