Crime Rate in Asfordby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Asfordby

The total recorded crimes in Asfordby, Melton, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Asfordby crime rate of 27.73 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Asfordby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marriott Close with total crimes: 3
  • Burnaby Place with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Asfordby has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 27.73 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Asfordby)CrimesRank (Asfordby)CrimesRank (Asfordby)
Melton Craven40 2610 1565 1
Melton Newport47 1425 5519 2
Melton Egerton31 4529 2454 3
Melton Dorian31 5454 3347 6
Melton Warwick32 3434 4355 5
Melton Sysonby24 6331 6424 4
Long Clawson and Stathern15 9152 9206 8
Bottesford16 8187 8192 9
Croxton Kerrial8 11124 1090 10
Waltham-on-the-Wolds10 1086 1371 12
Old Dalby6 1492 1278 11
Somerby6 1592 1159 14
Frisby-on-the-Wreake7 1276 1454 15
Wymondham6 1362 1570 13
Gaddesby5 1648 1647 16

Asfordby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Asfordby in July 2025

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

1. Marriott Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Burnaby Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pump Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Red Deer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Melton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Houghton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bradgate Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Charnwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Flint Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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