Crime in Sutton in Ashfield: statistics, rates and trends
4,738 crimes were recorded in Sutton in Ashfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sutton in Ashfield
- Questions about crime in Sutton in Ashfield
- About this data
4,738 crimes were recorded in Sutton in Ashfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,699 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sutton in Ashfield has the 164th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton in Ashfield | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,738 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.7 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 38,605 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton in Ashfield was highest in the year to July 2019 (5,660 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (4,608). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 4,738 | 122.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,608 | 119.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,770 | 123.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,845 | 125.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,025 | 130.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,253 | 136.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,602 | 145.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,660 | 146.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,519 | 143.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 404 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+100%) and theft from the person (+41%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%) and shoplifting (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,699 | 44.0 | 1.29 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 702 | 18.2 | 1.19 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 490 | 12.7 | 1.53 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 385 | 10.0 | 1.47 | +1% |
| Public order | 293 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -7% |
| Other theft | 276 | 7.1 | 1.12 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 196 | 5.1 | 1.03 | +32% |
| Other crime | 186 | 4.8 | 2.28 | +32% |
| Burglary | 182 | 4.7 | 1.33 | +33% |
| Drugs | 113 | 2.9 | 0.90 | -3% |
| Robbery | 78 | 2.0 | 1.50 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 67 | 1.7 | 1.79 | -1% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 1.0 | 1.26 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +41% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton in Ashfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 1,699 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton in Ashfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 702 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton in Ashfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton in Ashfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 385 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 1% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton in Ashfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton in Ashfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton in Ashfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton in Ashfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton in Ashfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton in Ashfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton in Ashfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton in Ashfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton in Ashfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton in Ashfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton in Ashfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sutton in Ashfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton in Ashfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton in Ashfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 526 | 104.0 | -15% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | -28% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | -12% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +18% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | -43% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -41% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -49% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,442 | 77.4 | -37% |
8 areas within Sutton in Ashfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Carsic had the highest rate (224.4 per 1,000) and The Dales the lowest (56.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carsic | Neighbourhood | 5,656 | 1,269 | 224.4 |
| Leamington | Neighbourhood | 5,424 | 702 | 129.4 |
| Sutton Central & New Cross | Neighbourhood | 5,916 | 764 | 129.1 |
| Skegby | Neighbourhood | 8,258 | 1,065 | 129.0 |
| Sutton St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 2,834 | 279 | 98.4 |
| Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | Neighbourhood | 3,999 | 316 | 79.0 |
| Ashfields | Neighbourhood | 4,014 | 264 | 65.8 |
| The Dales | Neighbourhood | 2,670 | 152 | 56.9 |
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 Sutton in Ashfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 308 |
| On or near Parking Area | 274 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 233 |
| On or near Supermarket | 208 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 134 |
| On or near Lakeside View | 124 |
| On or near Blackmires Way | 80 |
| On or near Langford Street | 66 |
| On or near Woodpecker Grove | 62 |
| On or near Beighton Street | 58 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton 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 | 1,644 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,269 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 702 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 343 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 260 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 135 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 114 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 88 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 39 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.4% |
Sutton in Ashfield has an estimated population of 38,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton in Ashfield sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton in Ashfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.8% |
Is Sutton in Ashfield a safe place to live?
Sutton in Ashfield recorded 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Sutton in Ashfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,699 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (702).
Is crime in Sutton in Ashfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton in Ashfield was up 3% on the year before: 4,738 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,608 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton in Ashfield?
Sutton 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 Sutton in Ashfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.