Crime Rate in Ashby Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby Castle

The total recorded crimes in Ashby Castle, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Castle crime rate of 5.29 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 3,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashby Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • South Street with total crimes: 2
  • Lower Church Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ashby Castle?

To understand the safety of Ashby Castle, we need to analyze Ashby Castle 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 Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 203 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashby Castle recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashby Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 268 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashby Castle witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashby Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashby Castle has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 20th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby Castle crimes were 203. The crime rate of Ashby Castle in 2024 was 59.63 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby Castle were around 268 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.72 (year) or 6.56 (month) ranking 15 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
Ibstock East35 7339 9403 4
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
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

Ashby Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 202415
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby Castle in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. South Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Lower Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Myring Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. St Michael'S Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.