Ashby-de-la-Zouch Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area 39% below the national average, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to other parts of the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Seasonal factors may play a role in these patterns, as August is a peak holiday month, potentially increasing burglary risks due to empty homes. However, the overall crime rate remained stable compared to previous months, suggesting that local initiatives and community efforts may be contributing to sustained safety levels. The area’s crime profile contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crimes typically dominate, but in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, violent crime has maintained a higher share. This could be linked to the town’s character, which may have fewer commercial hubs driving shoplifting or vehicle crime, but more social interactions in public spaces contributing to anti-social behaviour. The relatively low levels of property crime—such as shoplifting and vehicle crime—further support the idea that the area’s demographics and geography differ from larger urban centres, where such crimes are more prevalent. The combination of these factors likely contributes to the area’s consistently lower crime rate compared to the UK average.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences rising by 80% compared to July, from 5 to 9 incidents. This increase could be attributed to the summer holidays, which may have led to more public gatherings and associated disruptions. Burglary also rose by 66.7%, from 3 to 5 cases, aligning with the seasonal context of increased home vacancies during August. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 14 to 7 incidents, reflecting reduced traffic or fewer opportunities for theft in a smaller built-up area. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 11.1%, from 36 to 32, though this remains the most common crime type in the area. This category is 29% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap in violent crime rates between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and the national average. Anti-social behaviour, at 12 incidents, is 51% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Bicycle theft—typically linked to student populations—remained low, with only 1 incident reported, 11% above the UK average, indicating that the area’s demographics may not include a significant student population. These shifts underscore the influence of seasonal factors and the area’s unique characteristics on crime trends.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime rate in August 2024 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a continued downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, indicating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is statistically lower in Ashby-de-la-Zouch compared to the national average. The area’s population of 16,985 further contextualises these figures, as the crime rate is calculated per 1,000 residents, ensuring a fair comparison with other regions. The combination of a stable crime rate, lower exposure per resident, and a relatively low daily crime count illustrates a community that, despite seasonal fluctuations, maintains a safer environment than the UK average. This could be attributed to local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the area’s geographic and demographic characteristics, which may inherently reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.