Crime Rate in Ashby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby

The total recorded crimes in Ashby, North Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby crime rate of 4.55 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 Ashby, encompassing approximately 32,762 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (24.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ashby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hereward Place with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ashby?

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

  • Relative to North Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Ashby reported a higher crime volume than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,983 crimes compared to 1,137. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashby witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Ashby experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,576 crimes compared to 1,019. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashby witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Lincolnshire, Ashby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashby has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 ranking 4th out of 16 in the North Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby crimes were 1,983. The crime rate of Ashby in 2024 was 60.53 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby were around 1,576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.10 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby)CrimesRank (Ashby)CrimesRank (Ashby)
Town237 12,598 12,305 1
Brumby168 32,367 22,131 2
Crosby and Park174 21,907 41,988 3
Frodingham105 51,652 51,252 5
Barton68 91,096 81,071 6
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens101 61,288 61,056 7
Ridge78 81,213 71,017 8
Brigg and Wolds90 7844 9845 9
Ferry54 11649 12660 10
Burton upon Stather and Winterton45 13746 10633 11
Axholme North58 10609 14579 13
Bottesford52 12681 11453 15
Burringham and Gunness42 14618 13586 12
Axholme Central25 16441 15477 14
Broughton and Appleby26 15292 17293 17
Axholme South22 17350 16398 16

Ashby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202516
April 202512
March 202516
February 202518
January 202524
December 202416
November 202429
October 202431
September 202416
August 202431

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202557
May 202564
April 202569
March 202550
February 202562
January 202566
December 202448
November 202461
October 202454
September 202460
August 202468

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20251
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20249

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 202515
February 202518
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202513
April 202522
March 202529
February 202515
January 202516
December 202411
November 202427
October 202412
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202515
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202432
October 202427
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Hereward Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Melford Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Turnstone Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Ancholme Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
10. Manifold Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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