NG17 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG17 5BQ

NG17 5BQ, Ashfield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This NG17 5BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG17 postcode area, which has experienced 529 crimes and a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG17 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG17 5BQ, encompassing approximately 3769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NG17 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirkby Road with total crimes: 4
  • B6018 with total crimes: 4
  • Thompson Crescent with total crimes: 3

NG17 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.22-27.78%
Drugs43.450.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-71.43%
Other theft10.53-80.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8666.67%
Other theft51.3366.67%
Public order41.33100.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.780.00%
Shoplifting51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-40.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3550.00%
Public order55.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.02-6.67%
Shoplifting63.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5966.67%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.980.00%
Drugs32.3950.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.80-25.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7642.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.650.00%
Shoplifting42.39-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.35-12.50%
Shoplifting71.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.86100.00%
Vehicle crime51.59400.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Other theft41.06100.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.76-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Shoplifting30.80-62.50%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.220.00%
Shoplifting82.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202418
June 202421
May 202414
March 202415
February 202410
January 20247
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
March 20249
February 20249
November 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG17 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kirkby Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
  • 2. B6018
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Thompson Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Spa Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nesbitt Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silk Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnes Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clare Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warnadene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jephson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Garth Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Highland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rosings Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Leamington Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Tom Wass Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1