Crime Rates at Eastfield Side, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 4JZ

Eastfield Side area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Eastfield Side (NG17 4JZ) in the last 12 months was 39.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Sutton Central & New Cross average (130.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eastfield Side (NG17 4JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Peel Street. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.