Crime Rate in Ashby Holywell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby Holywell

The total recorded crimes in Ashby Holywell, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Holywell crime rate of 2.97 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 Holywell, encompassing approximately 8,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ashby Holywell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Highgate with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ashby Holywell?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Ashby Holywell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 253 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashby Holywell witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Ashby Holywell experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 330 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashby Holywell witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Ashby Holywell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashby Holywell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashby Holywell has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 12th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby Holywell crimes were 253. The crime rate of Ashby Holywell in 2024 was 30.08 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby Holywell were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.23 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby Holywell)CrimesRank (Ashby Holywell)CrimesRank (Ashby Holywell)
Worthington & Breedon61 2765 2728 1
Castle Rock79 1807 1648 2
Coalville West47 4686 3628 3
Daleacre Hill50 3608 4380 6
Ibstock East37 5339 9403 4
Snibston South36 7397 6395 5
Coalville East24 13430 5289 12
Hugglescote St John's36 6309 10326 10
Greenhill32 8340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill27 10341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth25 11308 11332 8
Castle Donington Castle29 9283 14187 24
Measham South21 14260 15323 11
Ashby Ivanhoe20 18295 12271 14
Bardon16 21241 20274 13
Thringstone16 22289 13255 17
Ashby Castle21 15203 21268 15
Blackfordby14 27243 18267 16
Castle Donington Central20 16142 31177 26
Broom Leys16 23246 17197 23
Sence Valley20 17181 23239 18
Ellistown & Battleflat15 25178 24223 19
Thornborough15 24242 19221 20
Ravenstone & Packington17 19172 25132 31
Hugglescote St Mary's16 20132 33185 25
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe14 26157 26211 22
Hermitage11 28202 22135 30
Appleby10 30151 28173 27
Valley7 33156 27123 33
Snibston North6 34144 30149 28
Measham North7 32148 29141 29
Kegworth11 2977 36130 32
Ashby Woulds9 31136 32111 34
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Ashby Holywell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 20247
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ashby Holywell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Highgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Paris Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Repton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Woodland Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Clifton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Millfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stowe Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Hackett Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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