Crime Rate in Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley

The total recorded crimes in Valley, North West Leicestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley crime rate of 0.19 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lavender Walk with total crimes: 2
  • B587 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 July 2025 the Valley has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.19 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)
Worthington & Breedon43 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock69 1807 1648 2
Coalville West44 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East26 11339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South38 5397 6395 5
Coalville East27 10430 5289 12
Castle Donington Castle33 6283 14187 24
Greenhill19 18340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill25 12341 7211 21
Thringstone33 7289 13255 17
Long Whatton & Diseworth24 13308 11332 8
Measham South32 8260 15323 11
Ashby Holywell30 9253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's18 19309 10326 10
Ashby Ivanhoe21 16295 12271 14
Bardon21 15241 20274 13
Sence Valley22 14181 23239 18
Ashby Castle13 25203 21268 15
Blackfordby20 17243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 29246 17197 23
Ellistown & Battleflat16 20178 24223 19
Thornborough13 24242 19221 20
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe8 30157 26211 22
Hermitage11 27202 22135 30
Ravenstone & Packington14 22172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central13 23142 31177 26
Hugglescote St Mary's11 28132 33185 25
Snibston North13 26144 30149 28
Appleby7 31151 28173 27
Measham North6 32148 29141 29
Kegworth5 3477 36130 32
Ashby Woulds3 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley6 3394 3598 35
Holly Hayes2 36105 3492 36

Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Valley in July 2025

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

1. Forrester Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Lavender Walk (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B587 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Kiln Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moor Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Station Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hough Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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