Crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: statistics, rates and trends
1,128 crimes were recorded in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Types of crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Streets with the most crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Demographics of Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Questions about crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (443), anti-social behaviour (174), public order (99) and vehicle crime (99) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 777th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,128 | 7,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.9 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,129 | 111,881 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,011). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,128 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,075 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,186 | 73.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,311 | 81.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,203 | 74.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,068 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,061 | 65.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,011 | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,066 | 66.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and drugs (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 129 to 174 and other crime rose from 22 to 26, while other theft fell from 110 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 443 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 99 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ashby-de-la-Zouch; the highest is Coalville (97.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Melbourne (South Derbyshire) (37.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashby-de-la-Zouch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | 487 | 67.8 | -3% |
| Measham | 358 | 64.7 | -7% |
| Swadlincote | 2,949 | 81.6 | +17% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | -27% |
| Hugglescote | 373 | 54.3 | -22% |
| Ibstock | 420 | 61.8 | -12% |
| Coalville | 2,122 | 97.7 | +40% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -46% |
Of the 5 areas within Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Ashby Money Hill had the highest crime rate (91.7 per 1,000) and Ashby Willesley the lowest (45.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Money Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,109 | 377 | 91.7 |
| Ashby Holywell | Neighbourhood | 3,947 | 284 | 72.0 |
| Ashby Castle | Neighbourhood | 2,431 | 172 | 70.8 |
| Ashby Ivanhoe | Neighbourhood | 4,136 | 226 | 54.6 |
| Ashby Willesley | Neighbourhood | 1,506 | 69 | 45.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (192).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 192 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Wood Street | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 23 |
| On or near Range Road | 22 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 22 |
| On or near Westfields Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Stowe Close | 20 |
| On or near Spinney Close | 19 |
Of the 954 crimes in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has an estimated population of 16,129 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashby-de-la-Zouch average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ashby-de-la-Zouch a safe place to live?
Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 777th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch was up 5% on the year before: 1,128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,075 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashby-de-la-Zouch?
About 16,129 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashby-de-la-Zouch?
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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.