Nottinghamshire Police

Is Ashfield Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Ashfield Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 4,015 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,015 Crimes (last 36 months)
41.8% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓10.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 4,015 total crimes recorded in Ashfield Rural

Violent Crime
1,345 33.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
939 23.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
362 9%
Shoplifting
264 6.6%
Other Theft
263 6.6%
Public Order
230 5.7%
Vehicle Crime
178 4.4%
Other Crime
139 3.5%
Burglary
114 2.8%
Drugs
95 2.4%
Possession of Weapons
58 1.4%
Robbery
15 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
7 0.2%
Theft from Person
6 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ashfield Rural — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashfield Rural safe?

Ashfield Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. 1,209 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Ashfield Rural has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Ashfield Rural in the last 12 months?

1,209 crimes were recorded in Ashfield Rural in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 10.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,348 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Ashfield Rural?

The most common crime in Ashfield Rural is Violent Crime, with 1,345 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 111.2% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Ashfield Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ashfield Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.3% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Ashfield Rural?

Ashfield Rural has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ashfield Rural compare to the Nottinghamshire Police average?

Ashfield Rural has a safety score of 9/100, while the Nottinghamshire Police force area average is 10/100. Ashfield Rural is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ashfield Rural?

41.8% of crimes in Ashfield Rural resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Ashfield Rural?

1,345 violent crimes were recorded in Ashfield Rural in the last 12 months, representing 111.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 939 incidents.

When was the crime data for Ashfield Rural last updated?

The crime data for Ashfield Rural was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ashfield Rural with other areas?

You can compare Ashfield Rural with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.