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 March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Woulds crime rate of 11.90 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashby Woulds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swing Bridge Wharf with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Station Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ashby Woulds has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 11.90 ranking 35th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)
Worthington & Breedon55 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock72 1807 1648 2
Coalville West61 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East35 7339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South37 6397 6395 5
Coalville East15 23430 5289 12
Greenhill40 5340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill26 13341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth26 12308 11332 8
Hugglescote St Mary's30 8132 33185 25
Ashby Holywell24 14253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's30 9309 10326 10
Bardon29 10241 20274 13
Measham South22 17260 15323 11
Thringstone27 11289 13255 17
Ashby Ivanhoe23 16295 12271 14
Castle Donington Castle19 18283 14187 24
Ashby Castle18 20203 21268 15
Ellistown & Battleflat24 15178 24223 19
Blackfordby19 19243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 30246 17197 23
Sence Valley11 29181 23239 18
Thornborough12 27242 19221 20
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe16 21157 26211 22
Hermitage8 32202 22135 30
Appleby15 22151 28173 27
Snibston North15 24144 30149 28
Ravenstone & Packington14 25172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central8 33142 31177 26
Holly Hayes13 26105 3492 36
Valley9 31156 27123 33
Kegworth11 2877 36130 32
Measham North6 34148 29141 29
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Ashby Woulds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
April 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Swing Bridge Wharf (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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