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 July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Woulds crime rate of 7.14 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Ashby Woulds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Stone Row Place 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 July 2025 the Ashby Woulds has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 7.14 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby Woulds)CrimesRank (Ashby Woulds)CrimesRank (Ashby Woulds)
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 Willesley6 3394 3598 35
Holly Hayes2 36105 3492 36

Ashby Woulds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20253
April 20252
October 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20253
December 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby Woulds in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Stone Row Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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