Ashby-de-la-Zouch Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime profile in December 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. With 33 incidents, this category remains significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the high proportion of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—44.3% below the UK average—reflects a broader trend of low criminal activity in this built-up area. Seasonal factors in December, including the Christmas shopping peak and extended evenings, likely contribute to the pattern of violence, which may be influenced by increased social interactions and alcohol-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also remain well below UK averages, suggesting strong community cohesion or effective local policing. Other theft and vehicle crime, while modest, align with patterns seen in small towns where property crime is less common than in larger urban centres. The data highlights a crime picture shaped by the area’s character: a small, possibly commuter-oriented town with limited nightlife and retail density, where violent crime is more prevalent than property crime. This contrast with UK-wide trends, where property crime often dominates, indicates that local demographics and geography play a key role in shaping criminal activity.

December 2025 saw a 10% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 30 to 33 incidents. This category, which constitutes 49.3% of all crimes, remains 26% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, other crime surged by 100%, jumping from zero to three incidents—a category that is 25% above the UK average. Burglary and criminal damage both fell sharply, with burglary down 66.7% (from 6 to 2) and criminal damage and arson also down 66.7% (from 9 to 3). These decreases contrast with the rise in violence, suggesting a shifting crime mix that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased social activity during the festive period. The data also highlights anti-social behaviour’s 57% gap below the UK average, a category that typically peaks in areas with high community engagement but remains low here.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch's December 2025 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when empty homes and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 254 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s relative safety, with violent crime comprising nearly half of all reported incidents despite the overall low rate.