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

Ashby-de-la-Zouch's February 2024 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average profile. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.7% of total crimes (38 incidents), with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—12% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, local factors may contribute to its containment compared to national trends. Public order offences, however, emerged as a striking outlier, with a 43% increase above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.5 per 1,000). This category, which includes disturbances and disorder, may be influenced by local events or community interactions that differ from the UK norm. Seasonal context also plays a role: February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely reduced property crimes, which accounted for 30.3% of incidents (27 cases), while violent crimes remained elevated. The area's crime profile aligns with a small built-up area where retail and community hubs may drive public order issues, though the overall rate remains below national benchmarks. This combination of factors—lower property crime, controlled violent crime, and a spike in public order offences—illustrates a community navigating seasonal shifts and localized challenges.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in public order crimes, which rose by 100% to 12 incidents—a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 43% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This surge, combined with a 133.3% jump in anti-social behaviour (from 3 to 7 incidents), suggests a shift in local patterns that may reflect seasonal dynamics or community-specific pressures. Other crime also surged by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), though this category remains below the UK average. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage and arson both decreased, with burglary falling 54.5% (from 11 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage dropping 33.3% (from 6 to 4). These declines may align with reduced outdoor activity during the winter months, though the rise in public order offences contrasts with this trend. For residents, the 100% increase in public order crimes stands out as a notable change requiring further attention.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch's crime rate in February 2024 rose to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.7% increase from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This places the area 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, though the upward trend suggests local factors may be influencing patterns. Locally, 89 crimes were reported over 29 days, equating to roughly three crimes per day—a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. On a monthly scale, one crime occurred for every 191 residents, offering context for how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. While the rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month rise indicates a need to monitor shifts in local dynamics, particularly in categories like public order, which saw a 100% increase. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the overall lower rate, the area is not immune to fluctuations that could impact community safety.