Crime Rate in Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley

The total recorded crimes in Valley, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley crime rate of 0.09 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 Valley, encompassing approximately 80,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nottingham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Callan'S Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Finneys Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Valley?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 156 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Valley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Valley had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 123 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Valley recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Valley has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 33th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Valley crimes were 156. The crime rate of Valley in 2024 was 17.00 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)
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
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe14 26157 26211 22
Hermitage11 28202 22135 30
Appleby10 30151 28173 27
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

Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
July 20243
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Valley in May 2025

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

1. Nottingham Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Callan'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Finneys Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Forrester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Moorlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Outwoods Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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