NG15 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG15 7RU

NG15 7RU, Ashfield has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This NG15 7RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG15 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG15 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG15 7RU, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NG15 7RU area, explore the NG15 7RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-34.21% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NG15 7RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whyburn Street with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

NG15 7RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.55-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences108.4542.86%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-71.43%
Public order10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3821.63-29.63%
Violence and sexual offences712.84-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-40.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5428.7312.50%
Violence and sexual offences818.25-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.690.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4826.7092.00%
Violence and sexual offences1316.2230.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.39100.00%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.56-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences108.45100.00%
Other crime23.380.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-80.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.2712.50%
Anti-social behaviour109.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.38-58.33%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.60-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour128.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.06100.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3524.0084.21%
Violence and sexual offences1511.8315.38%
Burglary45.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-50.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.97-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour166.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.418.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.390.00%
Other theft52.0366.67%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2819.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.460.00%
Public order64.060.00%
Other theft32.030.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 202410
March 20245
February 202412
January 202415
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 323 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202438
July 202454
June 202448
May 202425
March 202427
February 202424
January 202435
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
March 202410
February 202412
November 202316

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
November 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
January 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG15 7RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whyburn Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting14
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Winifred Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brookside
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Story Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Griffiths Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Covert Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cavendish Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brickyard Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hankin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lingford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ashgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1