Crime Rate in Ashby Holywell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby Holywell

The total recorded crimes in Ashby Holywell, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby Holywell crime rate of 2.85 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 Holywell, encompassing approximately 8,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashby Holywell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Radley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ashby Holywell?

To understand the safety of Ashby Holywell, we need to analyze Ashby Holywell 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 Holywell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 253 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashby Holywell witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashby Holywell experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 330 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashby Holywell witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashby Holywell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashby Holywell has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 14th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby Holywell crimes were 253. The crime rate of Ashby Holywell in 2024 was 30.08 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby Holywell were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.23 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 9 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
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

Ashby Holywell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 20247
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby Holywell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Radley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Scotts Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Brittany Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Loire Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Saxon Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Oakham Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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