NG15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG15

NG15, Ashfield has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NG15 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NG15, encompassing approximately 45079 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (-16.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (-17.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-72.82% decrease)

NG15 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Whyburn Street with total crimes: 14

NG15 Crime Map

Postcodes in NG15

The postcode district are associated with the NG15, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NG15 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.21-16.26%
Shoplifting522.28-17.46%
Anti-social behaviour281.15-72.82%
Other theft170.62-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson160.38-40.74%
Public order140.35-12.50%
Vehicle crime120.319.09%
Drugs100.2742.86%
Burglary100.2242.86%
Other crime80.22-27.27%
Possession of weapons50.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Theft from the person20.04-33.33%
Robbery10.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.8521.78%
Anti-social behaviour1032.739.57%
Shoplifting632.28-29.21%
Criminal damage and arson271.40-12.90%
Other theft180.605.88%
Public order160.400.00%
Other crime110.35-38.89%
Vehicle crime110.24-8.33%
Burglary70.24-12.50%
Drugs70.160.00%
Possession of weapons60.16500.00%
Theft from the person30.13200.00%
Robbery20.07-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.04100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.92-12.17%
Anti-social behaviour942.241780.00%
Shoplifting892.0918.67%
Criminal damage and arson311.970.00%
Other crime180.69200.00%
Other theft170.40-19.05%
Public order160.3823.08%
Vehicle crime120.350.00%
Burglary80.27-20.00%
Drugs70.18-22.22%
Robbery60.16500.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-88.89%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1156.92-10.85%
Shoplifting752.5538.89%
Criminal damage and arson311.6624.00%
Other theft210.6910.53%
Public order130.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime120.2950.00%
Burglary100.2711.11%
Possession of weapons90.2250.00%
Drugs90.20-50.00%
Other crime60.20-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour50.13-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.11400.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1297.0512800.00%
Shoplifting542.860.00%
Public order261.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.580.00%
Other theft190.550.00%
Drugs180.420.00%
Other crime110.400.00%
Burglary90.240.00%
Vehicle crime80.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.180.00%
Possession of weapons60.160.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.02-98.94%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences948.32-10.48%
Anti-social behaviour852.09-13.27%
Shoplifting831.8969.39%
Criminal damage and arson381.845.56%
Public order180.8438.46%
Other theft170.400.00%
Vehicle crime120.389.09%
Drugs100.2725.00%
Other crime60.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.13100.00%
Robbery40.09-33.33%
Burglary30.09-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.10-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour982.331860.00%
Shoplifting492.17-50.51%
Criminal damage and arson361.0933.33%
Other theft170.80-37.04%
Public order130.38-45.83%
Vehicle crime110.290.00%
Other crime90.2428.57%
Burglary80.20-33.33%
Drugs80.18-33.33%
Robbery60.1850.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.651.83%
Shoplifting992.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson272.20-18.18%
Other theft270.60-6.90%
Public order240.6060.00%
Burglary120.53-7.69%
Drugs120.27140.00%
Vehicle crime110.27-42.11%
Other crime70.24-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour50.16-91.67%
Possession of weapons40.110.00%
Robbery40.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1098.23-21.58%
Shoplifting662.424.76%
Anti-social behaviour601.461900.00%
Criminal damage and arson331.3343.48%
Other theft290.7331.82%
Vehicle crime190.6446.15%
Public order150.42-42.31%
Burglary130.33-13.33%
Other crime110.29-15.38%
Drugs50.24-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.11-33.33%
Robbery40.09-33.33%
Theft from the person20.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1397.614533.33%
Shoplifting633.080.00%
Public order261.402500.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.580.00%
Other theft220.510.00%
Burglary150.490.00%
Other crime130.330.00%
Vehicle crime130.290.00%
Drugs90.290.00%
Robbery60.200.00%
Possession of weapons60.130.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.110.00%
Public order10.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 2024123
July 2024101
June 2024115
May 2024129
April 20241
March 202494
February 2024105
January 2024111
November 2023109
October 2023139
September 20233

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
March 202412
February 202411
January 202411
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 202418
March 202410
February 20248
January 202412
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202416
June 202413
May 202426
March 202418
February 202413
January 202424
November 202315
October 202326
September 20231

A total of 693 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202463
July 202489
June 202475
May 202454
March 202483
February 202449
January 202499
November 202366
October 202363

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 2024103
July 202494
June 20245
May 20247
March 202485
February 202498
January 20245
November 202360
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 287 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202431
June 202431
May 202425
March 202438
February 202436
January 202427
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202417
June 202421
May 202419
March 202417
February 202417
January 202427
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202418
June 20246
May 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 202412
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG15 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whyburn Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting14
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Edward Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 6. High Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little Oak Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 8. Sherwood Lodge Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Emperors Way
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 10. Quarry Dale
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 11. Greenwood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Byron Crescent
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Winifred Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bolsover Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Palmer Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gardeners Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Birchdale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Chestnut Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Papplewick Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Minerva Grove
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Arden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Brookside
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Vine Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Station Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edmond Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Linby Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Budby Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Co-Operative Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Carlingford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1