Crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield: statistics, rates and trends
2,161 crimes were recorded in Kirkby-in-Ashfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Questions about crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- About this data
2,161 crimes were recorded in Kirkby-in-Ashfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 705 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kirkby-in-Ashfield has the 277th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,161 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.4 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,935 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,329 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,827). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,161 | 108.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,827 | 91.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,193 | 110.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,205 | 110.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,992 | 99.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,028 | 101.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,329 | 116.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,135 | 107.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,210 | 110.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 183 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkby-in-Ashfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson. The largest increases were in other crime (+61%) and drugs (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 705 | 35.4 | 1.03 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 391 | 19.6 | 1.28 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 283 | 14.2 | 1.71 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 10.0 | 1.48 | +31% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +18% |
| Other theft | 109 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +17% |
| Other crime | 98 | 4.9 | 2.33 | +61% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +35% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Drugs | 54 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +35% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.4 | 1.00 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -30% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 705 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kirkby-in-Ashfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | -36% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +13% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | -18% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -42% |
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 526 | 104.0 | -4% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -33% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +33% |
| Ravenshead | 146 | 25.0 | -77% |
5 areas within Kirkby-in-Ashfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Greenwood & Summit had the highest rate (150.2 per 1,000) and Larwood the lowest (36.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood & Summit | Neighbourhood | 7,936 | 1,192 | 150.2 |
| Kirkby Cross & Portland | Neighbourhood | 3,808 | 418 | 109.8 |
| Kingsway | Neighbourhood | 3,760 | 399 | 106.1 |
| Abbey Hill | Neighbourhood | 3,248 | 284 | 87.4 |
| Larwood | Neighbourhood | 3,333 | 121 | 36.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kirkby-in-Ashfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 110 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near B6021 | 79 |
| On or near Milton Street | 67 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Willow Avenue | 54 |
| On or near New Street | 48 |
| On or near Old Chapel Close | 44 |
| On or near Millers Way | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkby-in-Ashfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 634 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 566 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 391 | 18.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 178 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 6.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 67 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.6% |
Kirkby-in-Ashfield has an estimated population of 19,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkby-in-Ashfield sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.8% |
Is Kirkby-in-Ashfield a safe place to live?
Kirkby-in-Ashfield recorded 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 705 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (391).
Is crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkby-in-Ashfield was up 18% on the year before: 2,161 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,827 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Kirkby-in-Ashfield is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.