Crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield: statistics, rates and trends
2,146 crimes were recorded in Kirkby-in-Ashfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Types of crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Demographics of Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Questions about crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (713), anti-social behaviour (386) and shoplifting (270) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 278th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,146 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.6 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,935 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,308 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,834). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,146 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,834 | 92.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,128 | 106.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,247 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,035 | 102.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,980 | 99.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,308 | 115.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,149 | 107.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,281 | 114.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 168 |
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 196 |
| May 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 205 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 174 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 167 |
| October 2025 | 198 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (60% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (47% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (22% below) and drugs (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 46 to 77 and other crime rose from 63 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 713 | 35.8 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 386 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 270 | 13.5 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 197 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 119 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 108 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Other crime | 96 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Burglary | 57 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 51 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kirkby-in-Ashfield; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -36% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +14% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | -16% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -42% |
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 537 | 106.2 | -1% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -34% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +35% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -74% |
Of the 5 areas within Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Greenwood & Summit had the highest crime rate (149.9 per 1,000) and Larwood the lowest (37.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood & Summit | Neighbourhood | 7,936 | 1,190 | 149.9 |
| Kirkby Cross & Portland | Neighbourhood | 3,808 | 421 | 110.6 |
| Kingsway | Neighbourhood | 3,760 | 384 | 102.1 |
| Abbey Hill | Neighbourhood | 3,248 | 285 | 87.7 |
| Larwood | Neighbourhood | 3,333 | 124 | 37.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Kirkby-in-Ashfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 80 |
| On or near B6021 | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Milton Street | 64 |
| On or near Willow Avenue | 51 |
| On or near New Street | 46 |
| On or near Old Chapel Close | 44 |
| On or near St Andrews Street | 41 |
Of the 1,760 crimes in Kirkby-in-Ashfield with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 386 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 639 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 555 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 173 | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 63 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Kirkby-in-Ashfield has an estimated population of 19,935 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkby-in-Ashfield average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kirkby-in-Ashfield a safe place to live?
Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 278th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 713 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (386).
Is crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield was up 17% on the year before: 2,146 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,834 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
About 19,935 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Kirkby-in-Ashfield is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.