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 March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe crime rate of 23.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bodkin Row with total crimes: 3
  • Stretton View with total crimes: 3
  • Ramscliff Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 23.97 ranking 21th 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.

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
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
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

Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Bodkin Row (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stretton View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ramscliff Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. School Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Brooks Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxglove Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Peterleas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Narrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Measham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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