Crime Rate in Asfordby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Asfordby

The total recorded crimes in Asfordby, Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Asfordby crime rate of 55.47 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 Asfordby, encompassing approximately 649 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Asfordby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Woodhouse Road with total crimes: 5
  • Burnaby Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Asfordby?

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

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Asfordby reported a higher crime volume than the Melton average, with 248 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Asfordby witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

    • In 2023, Asfordby had fewer crimes than the Melton average, with 226 crimes compared to 235. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Asfordby witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Melton, Asfordby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Asfordby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Asfordby has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 55.47 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Asfordby crimes were 248. The crime rate of Asfordby in 2024 was 382.13 (year) or 31.84 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Asfordby were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 348.23 (year) or 29.02 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Asfordby)CrimesRank (Asfordby)CrimesRank (Asfordby)
Melton Craven46 1610 1565 1
Melton Newport26 6425 5519 2
Melton Egerton43 2529 2454 3
Melton Dorian41 3454 3347 6
Melton Sysonby21 9331 6424 4
Melton Warwick40 4434 4355 5
Long Clawson and Stathern22 7152 9206 8
Bottesford13 10187 8192 9
Croxton Kerrial21 8124 1090 10
Old Dalby5 1492 1278 11
Somerby4 1692 1159 14
Waltham-on-the-Wolds9 1186 1371 12
Frisby-on-the-Wreake7 1276 1454 15
Wymondham6 1362 1570 13
Gaddesby4 1548 1647 16

Asfordby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Asfordby in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodhouse Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Burnaby Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
4. South Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Marriott Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Flint Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Johns Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Melton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Melton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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