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

November 2024 marked a nuanced picture for Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime profile, with the area’s overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents remaining 28.9% below the UK average. This performance, consistent with the area’s historical trends, reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.6% of all reported crimes, a category where Ashby’s rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 42% lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.4% of cases, with its rate (0.8 per 1,000) 28% below the national benchmark. These figures suggest a community where public order issues are managed effectively, possibly due to targeted policing or social cohesion. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have influenced crime patterns, though the absence of a major spike in theft or public order offences indicates that local initiatives—such as increased patrols or community engagement—may have mitigated risks. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (12.1% of cases) and vehicle crime (8.8%) were slightly above UK averages, a trend that could relate to the area’s built-up nature and the presence of commercial properties. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (71% below the UK average) may reflect the limited retail density in Ashby compared to larger urban centres. Overall, the data underscores a balance between the area’s lower crime profile and the persistent challenges of property-related offences, suggesting that continued investment in community-focused strategies could further stabilise trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2024 was the 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from three to six incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 75% decline in drug-related crimes, which fell from four to one. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 28.6% of all crimes, but their rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 42% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson saw a 23% increase over the UK average, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Shoplifting in Ashby was 71% below the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s retail profile or community policing efforts. These fluctuations illustrate how local dynamics—such as events or targeted crime prevention—can influence crime rates independently of broader national trends.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime rate rose slightly to 5.4 per 1,000 in November 2024, up 3.5% from 5.2 per 1,000 in October. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns rather than a sharp spike. On average, three crimes were reported daily over the month, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low for a built-up area. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 187 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s overall safety compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK’s broader context, which aligns with Ashby’s historically lower crime profile. The population context further highlights that the 91 reported crimes represent a small fraction of the area’s 16,985 residents, reinforcing that localised factors—such as seasonal events or community initiatives—likely play a more immediate role than national trends.