Crime Rate in Measham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Measham South

The total recorded crimes in Measham South, North West Leicestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Measham South crime rate of 10.79 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 Measham South, encompassing approximately 2,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Measham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Raven Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wilkes Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Measham South?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Measham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 260 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Measham South witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Measham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 323 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Measham South witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Measham South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Measham South has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 10.79 ranking 8th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Measham South crimes were 260. The crime rate of Measham South in 2024 was 87.69 (year) or 7.31 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Measham South were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.94 (year) or 9.08 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

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

Measham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Measham South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Raven Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Wilkes Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Lakins (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Dysons Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Siskin Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Eagle Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wigeon Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Leicester Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. The Croft (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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