Crime Rate in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe crime rate of 20.97 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 Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe, encompassing approximately 667 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Measham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Main Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 157 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 211 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 20.97 ranking 26th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe crimes were 157. The crime rate of Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe in 2024 was 235.21 (year) or 19.60 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe were around 211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 316.10 (year) or 26.34 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe)CrimesRank (Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe)CrimesRank (Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe)
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
Measham South21 14260 15323 11
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
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

Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 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 (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
October 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Measham Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Coronation Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Stretton View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Measham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Buttercup Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Willesley Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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