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 May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Measham South crime rate of 7.08 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Measham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leicester Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Peggs Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Measham South has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Measham South)CrimesRank (Measham South)CrimesRank (Measham South)
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
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
Ashby Woulds9 31136 32111 34
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Measham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
August 20242
July 20249

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
May 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Measham South in May 2025

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

1. Leicester Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Peggs Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dysons Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Peregrine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Masefield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Potters Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hastings Hollow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Buckley Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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