Crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: statistics, rates and trends
1,077 crimes were recorded in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Questions about crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- About this data
1,077 crimes were recorded in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 418 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ashby-de-la-Zouch has the 844th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,077 | 7,873 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.8 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,129 | 111,881 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,335 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,017). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,077 | 66.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,076 | 66.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,202 | 74.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,335 | 82.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,168 | 72.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,070 | 66.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,051 | 65.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,017 | 63.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,070 | 66.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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. The largest increases were in other crime (+40%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in other theft (-51%) and shoplifting (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 418 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +22% |
| Public order | 100 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 6.1 | 1.23 | +14% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -19% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +40% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.2 | 0.38 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +250% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashby-de-la-Zouch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | 494 | 68.7 | +3% |
| Measham | 360 | 65.1 | -3% |
| Swadlincote | 2,951 | 81.6 | +22% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | -21% |
| Hugglescote | 387 | 56.3 | -16% |
| Ibstock | 441 | 64.9 | -3% |
| Coalville | 2,172 | 100.0 | +50% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 213 | 38.9 | -42% |
5 areas within Ashby-de-la-Zouch, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ashby Money Hill had the highest rate (82.5 per 1,000) and Ashby Willesley the lowest (47.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Money Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,109 | 339 | 82.5 |
| Ashby Castle | Neighbourhood | 2,431 | 177 | 72.8 |
| Ashby Holywell | Neighbourhood | 3,947 | 270 | 68.4 |
| Ashby Ivanhoe | Neighbourhood | 4,136 | 219 | 52.9 |
| Ashby Willesley | Neighbourhood | 1,506 | 72 | 47.8 |
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-de-la-Zouch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 185 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Wood Street | 35 |
| On or near Market Street | 24 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 23 |
| On or near Range Road | 21 |
| On or near Westfields Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Spinney Close | 19 |
| On or near Westfields Avenue | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 339 | 31.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 11.3% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has an estimated population of 16,129. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashby-de-la-Zouch sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashby-de-la-Zouch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Ashby-de-la-Zouch a safe place to live?
Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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-de-la-Zouch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,077 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,076 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashby-de-la-Zouch?
Ashby-de-la-Zouch is policed by Leicestershire. 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-de-la-Zouch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.