Ashby-de-la-Zouch Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ashby-de-la-Zouch's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 30.1% below the UK average of 8.3. This performance contrasts sharply with the national trend, particularly in violent crime, which accounted for nearly half (47.5%) of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.8 per 1,000, were just 1% above the UK average, suggesting a delicate balance between local dynamics and national patterns. The area's crime profile reveals a notable disparity: while property crimes such as burglary (0.5 per 1,000, 52% above the UK average) and criminal damage (22% below) showed mixed outcomes, violent crime remained the dominant concern. This pattern may reflect the town's character as a small, mixed-use area where community cohesion and local policing efforts appear to mitigate some risks but struggle with more targeted offences. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as July's peak summer activity—marked by festivals, open-air events, and school holidays—could have influenced both the rise in burglary and the relative stability of violent crime. The town's proximity to major transport routes and its role as a regional hub may also contribute to the presence of property crimes, though these remain significantly lower than in larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000 (72% below the UK average), fell sharply by 41.7% compared to June, indicating the impact of community-led initiatives or seasonal shifts in public activity. These findings highlight the combination of local geography, population density, and temporal factors in shaping Ashby-de-la-Zouch's crime profile, even as it maintains a consistently lower crime rate than the national average.

The most striking shift in July 2023 was the 200% increase in burglary incidents, rising from three to nine cases. This sharp rise, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, contrasts with other property crimes that fell below national rates, such as vehicle crime (17% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (72% below). Violent crime remained the largest single category, accounting for 47.5% of all reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences at 2.8 per 1,000—just 1% above the UK average. Public order offences also rose, reaching 11 cases (13% above the UK average), potentially linked to summer festivals and increased outdoor activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 41.7%, a decline that may reflect seasonal shifts in community engagement or targeted local initiatives. The 100% increase in theft from the person and drugs offences, both previously absent in June, highlights the volatility of certain crime types during peak tourism periods. These fluctuations underscore the need for context-specific analysis rather than broad generalisations about the area's crime profile.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1. This monthly decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where summer holidays and reduced commuter activity may temporarily ease certain crime pressures. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that highlights the area's relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with local rhythms, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This contrast is reinforced by the area's population of 16,985, which means each resident faces a crime risk that is 30.1% below the national benchmark. The shift from June to July also reveals a subtle reallocation of crime types, with property crimes accounting for 31% of total incidents, compared to 47.5% for violent crimes. This balance reflects the town's character as a mixed-use area where community engagement and local policing efforts may contribute to mitigating property-related offences during peak summer activity.