Crime Rate in Ibstock East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ibstock East

The total recorded crimes in Ibstock East, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ibstock East crime rate of 35.56 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 Ibstock East, encompassing approximately 984 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ibstock East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Swifts Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ibstock East?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Ibstock East reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 339 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ibstock East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ibstock East experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 403 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ibstock East witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Ibstock East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ibstock East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ibstock East has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 35.56 ranking 7th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ibstock East crimes were 339. The crime rate of Ibstock East in 2024 was 344.44 (year) or 28.70 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ibstock East were around 403 crimes with yearly crime rate of 409.47 (year) or 34.12 (month) ranking 4 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
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 Woulds5 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Ibstock East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 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 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202415
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ibstock East in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Swifts Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
5. Battram Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. New Row (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. West Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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