Crime in Measham: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in Measham in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Measham at a glance
- Crime trends in Measham
- Types of crime in Measham
- Measham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Measham
- Streets with the most crime in Measham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Measham
- Population and deprivation in Measham
- Questions about crime in Measham
- About this data
360 crimes were recorded in Measham in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 124 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Measham has the 867th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Measham | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 360 | 7,873 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,530 | 111,881 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Measham was highest in the year to July 2023 (457 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (333). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 360 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 345 | 62.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 402 | 72.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 457 | 82.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 436 | 78.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 333 | 60.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 422 | 76.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 351 | 63.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 390 | 70.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Measham 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 anti-social behaviour (+43%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-61%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 10.8 | 0.71 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 6.9 | 1.01 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 5.6 | 0.68 | +933% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -61% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -14% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +12% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Measham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Measham recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Measham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Measham recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Measham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Measham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Measham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Measham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 933% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Measham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Measham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Measham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Measham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Measham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Measham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Measham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Measham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Measham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Measham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Measham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Measham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Measham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Measham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Measham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Measham recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Measham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Measham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Measham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,077 | 66.8 | +3% |
| Woodville | 494 | 68.7 | +6% |
| Ibstock | 441 | 64.9 | -0% |
| Swadlincote | 2,951 | 81.6 | +25% |
| Hugglescote | 387 | 56.3 | -14% |
| Coalville | 2,172 | 100.0 | +54% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | -19% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 616 | 69.6 | +7% |
2 areas within Measham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Measham South had the highest rate (66.3 per 1,000) and Measham North the lowest (62.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measham South | Neighbourhood | 3,727 | 247 | 66.3 |
| Measham North | Neighbourhood | 1,803 | 113 | 62.7 |
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 Measham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near High Street | 25 |
| On or near Leicester Road | 17 |
| On or near The Lakins | 11 |
| On or near Ash Drive | 10 |
| On or near Gallows Lane | 10 |
| On or near New Street | 10 |
| On or near Atherstone Road | 10 |
| On or near Queen'S Street | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Measham 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 | 105 | 29.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 7.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Measham has an estimated population of 5,530. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Measham sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Measham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Measham a safe place to live?
Measham recorded 65.1 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 Measham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Measham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Measham was up 4% on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Measham?
Measham 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 Measham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.