Crime in Ashby Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,300 crimes were recorded in Ashby Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ashby Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashby Central
- Types of crime in Ashby Central
- Ashby Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ashby Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashby Central
- Demographics of Ashby Central
- Questions about crime in Ashby Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (506), anti-social behaviour (144) and shoplifting (144) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ashby Central | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,300 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,326 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ashby Central peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,456 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,182). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,300 | 139.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,182 | 126.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,212 | 130.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,220 | 130.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,388 | 148.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,316 | 141.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,376 | 147.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,456 | 156.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,291 | 138.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ashby Central recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (83% above the national rate) and robbery (81% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 23 to 40 and shoplifting rose from 89 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 506 | 54.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 15.4 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 12.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 100 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 74 | 7.9 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 47 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Other crime | 41 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.3 | 3.3 | +74% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ashby Central; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Messingham, North Lincolnshire (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashby Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | -23% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | -19% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -67% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +17% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | -2% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +110% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | -10% |
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Ashby Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Broadway | 70 |
| On or near B1501 | 54 |
| On or near Parkers Lane | 47 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Cherry Grove | 37 |
| On or near Belmont Street | 36 |
| On or near Old Rectory Gardens | 31 |
Of the 1,156 crimes in Ashby Central with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 462 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Ashby Central has an estimated population of 9,326 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashby Central average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashby Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ashby Central a safe place to live?
Ashby Central recorded 139.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Ashby Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 506 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Ashby Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashby Central was up 10% on the year before: 1,300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,182 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashby Central?
About 9,326 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashby Central?
Ashby Central is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.