Crime in Sutton in Ashfield: statistics, rates and trends
4,741 crimes were recorded in Sutton in Ashfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton in Ashfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton in Ashfield
- Types of crime in Sutton in Ashfield
- Sutton in Ashfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sutton in Ashfield
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton in Ashfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton in Ashfield
- Demographics of Sutton in Ashfield
- Questions about crime in Sutton in Ashfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,707), anti-social behaviour (715) and shoplifting (509) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 157th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sutton in Ashfield | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,741 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.8 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 38,605 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton in Ashfield peaked in the year to August 2019 (5,724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (4,572). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,741 | 122.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,572 | 118.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,701 | 121.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,927 | 127.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,989 | 129.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,233 | 135.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,502 | 142.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,724 | 148.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,617 | 145.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 407 |
| July 2026 | 472 |
| June 2026 | 448 |
| May 2026 | 371 |
| April 2026 | 421 |
| March 2026 | 407 |
| February 2026 | 327 |
| January 2026 | 376 |
| December 2025 | 357 |
| November 2025 | 346 |
| October 2025 | 434 |
| September 2025 | 375 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton in Ashfield recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), possession of weapons (87% above the national rate) and shoplifting (56% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (58% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 43 to 75 and other crime rose from 140 to 189, while anti-social behaviour fell from 845 to 715.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,707 | 44.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 715 | 18.5 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 509 | 13.2 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 387 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 285 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 270 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Other crime | 189 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 184 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 171 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Drugs | 111 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Robbery | 75 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +74% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 1.1 | 0.8 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 0.7 | 1.7 | +4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Sutton in Ashfield; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Selston (62.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton in Ashfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 537 | 106.2 | -14% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | -26% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | -12% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +18% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -44% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -42% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -49% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | -39% |
Of the 8 areas within Sutton in Ashfield, Carsic had the highest crime rate (227.4 per 1,000) and The Dales the lowest (53.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carsic | Neighbourhood | 5,656 | 1,286 | 227.4 |
| Sutton Central & New Cross | Neighbourhood | 5,916 | 787 | 133.0 |
| Skegby | Neighbourhood | 8,258 | 1,043 | 126.3 |
| Leamington | Neighbourhood | 5,424 | 679 | 125.2 |
| Sutton St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 2,834 | 271 | 95.6 |
| Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | Neighbourhood | 3,999 | 333 | 83.3 |
| Ashfields | Neighbourhood | 4,014 | 261 | 65.0 |
| The Dales | Neighbourhood | 2,670 | 142 | 53.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Sutton in Ashfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (309).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 309 |
| On or near Parking Area | 293 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 242 |
| On or near Supermarket | 217 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 134 |
| On or near Lakeside View | 123 |
| On or near Blackmires Way | 77 |
| On or near Langford Street | 67 |
| On or near Beighton Street | 59 |
| On or near Woodpecker Grove | 59 |
Of the 4,026 crimes in Sutton in Ashfield with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 715 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,667 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,253 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 309 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 251 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 150 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 126 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 92 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 35 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Sutton in Ashfield has an estimated population of 38,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton in Ashfield average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton in Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sutton in Ashfield a safe place to live?
Sutton in Ashfield recorded 122.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 157th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Sutton in Ashfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,707 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (715).
Is crime in Sutton in Ashfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton in Ashfield was up 4% on the year before: 4,741 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,572 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton in Ashfield?
About 38,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton in Ashfield?
Sutton 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.