Crime in Ashby Lakeside: statistics, rates and trends
820 crimes were recorded in Ashby Lakeside in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ashby Lakeside at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashby Lakeside
- Types of crime in Ashby Lakeside
- Ashby Lakeside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ashby Lakeside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashby Lakeside
- Demographics of Ashby Lakeside
- Questions about crime in Ashby Lakeside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (305), anti-social behaviour (118) and public order (84) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,049th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ashby Lakeside | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 820 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.0 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,592 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ashby Lakeside peaked in the year to August 2025 (901 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (637). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 820 | 108.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 901 | 118.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 882 | 116.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 886 | 116.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 799 | 105.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 637 | 83.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 745 | 98.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 709 | 93.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 640 | 84.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ashby Lakeside recorded notably more other crime (68% above the national rate), public order (66% above the national rate) and burglary (41% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (24% below) and vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 22 to 38 and other theft rose from 27 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 81 to 53 and anti-social behaviour fell from 156 to 118.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 305 | 40.2 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 15.5 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Public order | 84 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 10.7 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 38 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +73% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ashby Lakeside; 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 Lakeside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +29% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -57% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +51% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +5% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +26% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +171% |
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | -64% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Ashby Lakeside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 108 |
| On or near Hereward Place | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Melford Court | 37 |
| On or near Wensleydale Road | 32 |
| On or near Turnstone Drive | 29 |
| On or near Osprey Drive | 25 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 22 |
| On or near Byrd Road | 19 |
Of the 702 crimes in Ashby Lakeside with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Ashby Lakeside has an estimated population of 7,592 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (10%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more children (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashby Lakeside average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ashby Lakeside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ashby Lakeside a safe place to live?
Ashby Lakeside recorded 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,049th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Ashby Lakeside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 305 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Ashby Lakeside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashby Lakeside was down 9% on the year before: 820 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 901 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashby Lakeside?
About 7,592 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashby Lakeside?
Ashby Lakeside 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.