Crime Rate in Ashby Woulds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby Woulds

The total recorded crimes in Ashby Woulds, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Woulds crime rate of 21.43 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 Woulds, encompassing approximately 420 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashby Woulds Crime Hotspots

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

  • De Ruthyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Laud Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashby Woulds?

To understand the safety of Ashby Woulds, we need to analyze Ashby Woulds 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 Woulds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 136 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashby Woulds recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Ashby Woulds had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 111 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashby Woulds recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashby Woulds Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashby Woulds has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 21.43 ranking 31th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby Woulds crimes were 136. The crime rate of Ashby Woulds in 2024 was 323.81 (year) or 26.98 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby Woulds were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 264.29 (year) or 22.02 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby Woulds)CrimesRank (Ashby Woulds)CrimesRank (Ashby Woulds)
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
Ashby Holywell25 12253 16330 9
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
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Ashby Woulds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby Woulds in May 2025

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

1. De Ruthyn Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Laud Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Forest Lea (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Station Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sunset Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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