Crime Rate in Ashby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby

The total recorded crimes in Ashby, North Lincolnshire, UK in March 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby crime rate of 4.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Ashby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Broadway with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ashby has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (North Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (North Lincolnshire)
Town220 12,598 12,305 1
Brumby164 22,367 22,131 2
Crosby and Park162 31,907 41,988 3
Frodingham93 51,652 51,252 5
Barton71 81,096 81,071 6
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens83 71,288 61,056 7
Ridge84 61,213 71,017 8
Brigg and Wolds54 12844 9845 9
Axholme North61 9609 14579 13
Ferry58 11649 12660 10
Burton upon Stather and Winterton60 10746 10633 11
Bottesford38 14681 11453 15
Burringham and Gunness45 13618 13586 12
Axholme Central35 15441 15477 14
Axholme South25 17350 16398 16
Broughton and Appleby28 16292 17293 17

Ashby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202518
January 202524
December 202416
November 202429
October 202431
September 202416
August 202431
July 202420
June 202436
May 202419
April 202416

A total of 777 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202562
January 202566
December 202448
November 202461
October 202454
September 202460
August 202468
July 202467
June 2024112
May 202467
April 202462

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202432
October 202427
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 202436
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202515
January 202516
December 202411
November 202427
October 202412
September 202418
August 202415
July 202424
June 202436
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202518
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202417
June 202428
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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
April 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Broadway (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Turnstone Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Byrd Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Osprey Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wensleydale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bellingham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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