Crime in Ashby Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,313 crimes were recorded in Ashby Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ashby Central
- Questions about crime in Ashby Central
- About this data
1,313 crimes were recorded in Ashby Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 499 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ashby Central has the 522nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashby Central | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,313 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.8 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,326 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashby Central was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,140). Over the whole period it rose 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,313 | 140.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,140 | 122.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,225 | 131.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,252 | 134.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,371 | 147.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,302 | 139.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,404 | 150.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,499 | 160.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,225 | 131.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 129 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashby Central over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and vehicle crime (+61%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 499 | 53.5 | 1.56 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 15.5 | 1.01 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 14.9 | 1.80 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 12.4 | 1.83 | -3% |
| Public order | 101 | 10.8 | 1.63 | +15% |
| Other theft | 75 | 8.0 | 1.26 | -6% |
| Burglary | 54 | 5.8 | 1.64 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.4 | 1.09 | +61% |
| Drugs | 42 | 4.5 | 1.38 | +121% |
| Other crime | 41 | 4.4 | 2.08 | +21% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.4 | 1.75 | +1000% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.9 | 2.34 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 0.99 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashby Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashby Central recorded 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashby Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashby Central recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashby Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashby Central recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashby Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashby Central recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashby Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashby Central recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashby Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashby Central recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashby Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashby Central recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashby Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashby Central recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashby Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashby Central recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashby Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashby Central recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashby Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashby Central recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 1000% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashby Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashby Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashby Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashby Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashby Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashby Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ashby Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashby Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashby Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | -22% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | -16% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | -67% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +18% |
| Brumby | 1,670 | 139.5 | -1% |
| Town | 2,626 | 288.2 | +105% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,817 | 125.0 | -11% |
| Messingham | 141 | 35.8 | -75% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ashby Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Broadway | 67 |
| On or near B1501 | 51 |
| On or near Parkers Lane | 50 |
| On or near Cherry Grove | 46 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 38 |
| On or near Belmont Street | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Old Rectory Gardens | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashby Central over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 461 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 307 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Ashby Central has an estimated population of 9,326. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashby Central sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashby Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% |
Is Ashby Central a safe place to live?
Ashby Central recorded 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ashby Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Ashby Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashby Central was up 15% on the year before: 1,313 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,140 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashby Central?
Ashby Central is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ashby Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.