Crime Rate in Ashby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby

The total recorded crimes in Ashby, North Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby crime rate of 4.52 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, encompassing approximately 32,762 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-7.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Ashby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • B1501 with total crimes: 9
  • Hereward Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Ashby?

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

  • Relative to North Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Ashby reported a higher crime volume than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,983 crimes compared to 1,137. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashby witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Ashby experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,576 crimes compared to 1,019. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashby witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Lincolnshire, Ashby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashby has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 3th out of 16 in the North Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby crimes were 1,983. The crime rate of Ashby in 2024 was 60.53 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby were around 1,576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.10 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby)CrimesRank (Ashby)CrimesRank (Ashby)
Town186 12,598 12,305 1
Brumby122 42,367 22,131 2
Crosby and Park152 21,907 41,988 3
Frodingham94 61,652 51,252 5
Ridge104 51,213 71,017 8
Barton83 71,096 81,071 6
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens77 81,288 61,056 7
Brigg and Wolds67 9844 9845 9
Ferry61 11649 12660 10
Burton upon Stather and Winterton63 10746 10633 11
Bottesford32 14681 11453 15
Burringham and Gunness46 13618 13586 12
Axholme North49 12609 14579 13
Axholme Central29 15441 15477 14
Axholme South14 17350 16398 16
Broughton and Appleby20 16292 17293 17

Ashby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202516
February 202518
January 202524
December 202416
November 202429
October 202431
September 202416
August 202431
July 202420
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202432
October 202427
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 848 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202569
March 202550
February 202562
January 202566
December 202448
November 202461
October 202454
September 202460
August 202468
July 202467
June 2024112
May 202467

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202515
February 202518
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202417
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202414

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202529
February 202515
January 202516
December 202411
November 202427
October 202412
September 202418
August 202415
July 202424
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ashby in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. B1501 (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Hereward Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Turnstone Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Osprey Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Calder Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Franklin Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Byrd Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1

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