Crime Rate in Anstey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anstey

The total recorded crimes in Anstey, Charnwood, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anstey crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Anstey, encompassing approximately 6,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Anstey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charnwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hooks Close with total crimes: 3
  • Abbots Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Anstey?

To understand the safety of Anstey, we need to analyze Anstey crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Anstey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 543 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Anstey witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Anstey had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 535 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Anstey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Charnwood, Anstey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Anstey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Anstey has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 ranking 15th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Anstey crimes were 543. The crime rate of Anstey in 2024 was 87.42 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Anstey were around 535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.14 (year) or 7.18 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Anstey)CrimesRank (Anstey)CrimesRank (Anstey)
Loughborough Southfields187 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton94 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings97 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston87 4969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe86 5948 5769 5
Shepshed West62 8731 8674 6
Sileby71 6765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer67 7762 7665 7
Shepshed East30 21674 9611 9
Syston East55 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle41 17594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern52 11624 10535 13
Syston West53 10499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West43 16600 11418 19
Birstall Watermead52 12402 20391 20
Birstall Wanlip50 13400 21256 23
Loughborough Ashby43 14438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston27 22511 15455 16
Mountsorrel37 18499 17431 17
Forest Bradgate25 23419 19422 18
Loughborough Garendon37 19382 22301 22
Queniborough31 20319 23356 21
Loughborough Nanpantan22 25243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods16 26248 24214 25
The Wolds24 24193 26176 26
East Goscote10 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Anstey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 202416
November 202426
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248
July 202416
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202410
July 20247
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Anstey in May 2025

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

1. Charnwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hooks Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Abbots Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Link Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Highfield Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Nook (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. School House Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Gretton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Bradgate Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Storer Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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