Crime in Measham: statistics, rates and trends
358 crimes were recorded in Measham in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 866th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Measham | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 358 | 7,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,530 | 111,881 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Measham peaked in the year to August 2023 (463 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (342). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 358 | 64.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 362 | 65.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 384 | 69.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 463 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 437 | 79.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 342 | 61.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 417 | 75.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 351 | 63.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 385 | 69.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (40% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 60 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 9.2 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 6.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -52% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Measham; the highest is Coalville (97.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitwick (51.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Measham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | +8% |
| Woodville | 487 | 67.8 | +5% |
| Ibstock | 420 | 61.8 | -5% |
| Swadlincote | 2,949 | 81.6 | +26% |
| Hugglescote | 373 | 54.3 | -16% |
| Coalville | 2,122 | 97.7 | +51% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | -21% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 612 | 69.1 | +7% |
Of the 2 areas within Measham, Measham South had the highest crime rate (67.3 per 1,000) and Measham North the lowest (59.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measham South | Neighbourhood | 3,727 | 251 | 67.3 |
| Measham North | Neighbourhood | 1,803 | 107 | 59.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Measham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near High Street | 25 |
| On or near Leicester Road | 17 |
| On or near Gallows Lane | 13 |
| On or near Ash Drive | 10 |
| On or near Wilkes Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Atherstone Road | 9 |
| On or near Eagle Close | 9 |
| On or near New Street | 9 |
Of the 307 crimes in Measham with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 8.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Measham has an estimated population of 5,530 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Measham average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Measham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Measham a safe place to live?
Measham recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 866th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Measham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Measham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Measham was down 1% on the year before: 358 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 362 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Measham?
About 5,530 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Measham?
Measham 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.