Crime in Loughborough Ashby: statistics, rates and trends
653 crimes were recorded in Loughborough Ashby in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Loughborough Ashby at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughborough Ashby
- Types of crime in Loughborough Ashby
- Loughborough Ashby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughborough Ashby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughborough Ashby
- Demographics of Loughborough Ashby
- Questions about crime in Loughborough Ashby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (222), anti-social behaviour (88) and shoplifting (58) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,889th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Loughborough Ashby | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 653 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,260 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loughborough Ashby peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,019 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (612). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 653 | 53.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 612 | 49.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 794 | 64.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 883 | 72.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,019 | 83.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 712 | 58.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 685 | 55.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 871 | 71.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 778 | 63.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loughborough Ashby recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.6 times the national rate), and notably less burglary (54% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 58 and bicycle theft rose from 35 to 57, while burglary fell from 43 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 46 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 18.1 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +107% |
| Bicycle theft | 57 | 4.6 | 0.8 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -53% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loughborough Ashby; the highest is Loughborough Southfields (236.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughborough Nanpantan (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughborough Ashby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -22% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | +126% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +344% |
| Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre | 670 | 71.3 | +34% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | +50% |
| Loughborough East | 1,963 | 152.2 | +186% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | +38% |
| Shepshed East | 577 | 82.1 | +54% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Loughborough Ashby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Union Way | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 36 |
| On or near Gracedieu Road | 27 |
| On or near Hermitage Way | 25 |
| On or near Rupert Brooke Road | 21 |
| On or near Sandringham Drive | 21 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 21 |
Of the 565 crimes in Loughborough Ashby with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Loughborough Ashby has an estimated population of 12,260 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (54.3%, against 7.9%), fewer children (9.5%, against 18.3%) and fewer residents in work (30%, against 57%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughborough Ashby average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loughborough Ashby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 30.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 54.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loughborough Ashby a safe place to live?
Loughborough Ashby recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,889th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Loughborough Ashby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Loughborough Ashby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughborough Ashby was up 7% on the year before: 653 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 612 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughborough Ashby?
About 12,260 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughborough Ashby?
Loughborough Ashby is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.