Crime Rates at Southwell Lane, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8EY

Southwell Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill , and the 31st 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 Southwell Lane (NG17 8EY) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 82.8% lower than the Abbey Hill average (88.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Southwell Lane (NG17 8EY), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Avenue. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.