Crime Rate in Ashby Willesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby Willesley

The total recorded crimes in Ashby Willesley, North West Leicestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Willesley crime rate of 7.09 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 Willesley, encompassing approximately 845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashby Willesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Western Close with total crimes: 1
  • Willesley Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashby Willesley?

To understand the safety of Ashby Willesley, we need to analyze Ashby Willesley 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 Willesley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 94 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashby Willesley recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Ashby Willesley had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 98 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashby Willesley recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashby Willesley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashby Willesley has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 7.09 ranking 33th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby Willesley crimes were 94. The crime rate of Ashby Willesley in 2024 was 111.15 (year) or 9.26 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby Willesley were around 98 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.88 (year) or 9.66 (month) ranking 35 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby Willesley)CrimesRank (Ashby Willesley)CrimesRank (Ashby Willesley)
Worthington & Breedon43 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock69 1807 1648 2
Coalville West44 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East26 11339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South38 5397 6395 5
Coalville East27 10430 5289 12
Castle Donington Castle33 6283 14187 24
Greenhill19 18340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill25 12341 7211 21
Thringstone33 7289 13255 17
Long Whatton & Diseworth24 13308 11332 8
Measham South32 8260 15323 11
Ashby Holywell30 9253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's18 19309 10326 10
Ashby Ivanhoe21 16295 12271 14
Bardon21 15241 20274 13
Sence Valley22 14181 23239 18
Ashby Castle13 25203 21268 15
Blackfordby20 17243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 29246 17197 23
Ellistown & Battleflat16 20178 24223 19
Thornborough13 24242 19221 20
Valley15 21156 27123 33
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe8 30157 26211 22
Hermitage11 27202 22135 30
Ravenstone & Packington14 22172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central13 23142 31177 26
Hugglescote St Mary's11 28132 33185 25
Snibston North13 26144 30149 28
Appleby7 31151 28173 27
Measham North6 32148 29141 29
Kegworth5 3477 36130 32
Ashby Woulds3 35136 32111 34
Holly Hayes2 36105 3492 36

Ashby Willesley 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 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby Willesley in July 2025

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

1. Staley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Western Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Willesley Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
4. Ridgway Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Spinney Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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