Crime in Ashby Lakeside: statistics, rates and trends
829 crimes were recorded in Ashby Lakeside in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ashby Lakeside
- Questions about crime in Ashby Lakeside
- About this data
829 crimes were recorded in Ashby Lakeside in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 306 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ashby Lakeside has the 1,026th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashby Lakeside | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 829 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.2 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,592 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashby Lakeside was highest in the year to July 2025 (940 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (634). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 829 | 109.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 940 | 123.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 849 | 111.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 886 | 116.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 790 | 104.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 634 | 83.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 743 | 97.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 95.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 656 | 86.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashby Lakeside 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 public order, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+59%) and other crime (+40%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-33%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 40.3 | 1.18 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 15.5 | 1.01 | -33% |
| Public order | 87 | 11.5 | 1.72 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 10.4 | 1.26 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 7.6 | 1.13 | -26% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.6 | 1.30 | +59% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.6 | 0.94 | +9% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +17% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.7 | 1.75 | +40% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.6 | 0.81 | +82% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.4 | 1.76 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashby Lakeside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashby Lakeside recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashby Lakeside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashby Lakeside recorded 118 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashby Lakeside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashby Lakeside recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashby Lakeside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashby Lakeside recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashby Lakeside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashby Lakeside recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashby Lakeside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashby Lakeside recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashby Lakeside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashby Lakeside recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashby Lakeside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashby Lakeside recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashby Lakeside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashby Lakeside recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashby Lakeside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashby Lakeside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashby Lakeside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashby Lakeside recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashby Lakeside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashby Lakeside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashby Lakeside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashby Lakeside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashby Lakeside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashby Lakeside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ashby Lakeside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashby Lakeside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashby Lakeside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | +29% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | -58% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +52% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | +9% |
| Brumby | 1,670 | 139.5 | +28% |
| Town | 2,626 | 288.2 | +164% |
| Messingham | 141 | 35.8 | -67% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,817 | 125.0 | +14% |
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 Lakeside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 108 |
| On or near Hereward Place | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Melford Court | 41 |
| On or near Wensleydale Road | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Turnstone Drive | 35 |
| On or near Bellingham Road | 20 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 19 |
| On or near Wesley Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashby Lakeside 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 | 275 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
Ashby Lakeside has an estimated population of 7,592. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashby Lakeside sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashby Lakeside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% |
Is Ashby Lakeside a safe place to live?
Ashby Lakeside recorded 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Lakeside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Ashby Lakeside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashby Lakeside was down 12% on the year before: 829 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 940 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashby Lakeside?
Ashby Lakeside 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 Lakeside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.