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

The crime profile of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in October 2025 reveals a mixed landscape shaped by seasonal patterns and local dynamics. With an overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—32.5% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. The balance of crime types highlights a strong presence of violent offences, which accounted for 37.1% of all incidents, compared to 29% of the UK average. This suggests a higher proportion of interpersonal crime in the area, possibly linked to factors such as population density or local social interactions. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson (11.2% of total crimes), were also prominent, though their rates remained below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween events, and the clocks going back—may have influenced the spike in public order offences (10.1% of total crimes) and the notable increase in theft-related incidents. While anti-social behaviour decreased sharply, the rise in other thefts and theft from the person indicates a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, tied to increased foot traffic or seasonal events. This data underscores the need for tailored local strategies that address both persistent and emerging crime trends, while leveraging the area’s relatively low crime profile as a foundation for continued safety improvements.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in theft-related crimes, with other theft rising 300% and theft from the person doubling to three incidents. These spikes contrast with a 46.7% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 15 to eight cases. The crime mix also shifted: while violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.1% of all crimes, this was a notable decrease from September’s figures. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, remained relatively stable, with shoplifting rising 150% to five incidents. Violent crime rates in Ashby-de-la-Zouch are 29% below the UK average, a gap that widened in October despite the overall drop. Residents may find the 300% surge in other thefts particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in local security measures or increased opportunistic activity.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, an 11.9% drop from 6.0 per 1,000 in September. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, which dropped 31.3% month-on-month. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily crime counts averaged three incidents per day, a rate that, while consistent with previous months, contrasts with the UK-wide average of 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime levels remain lower than the national benchmark, with violent crime rates 29% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of community factors, such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics, that may contribute to the area’s relatively safer environment compared to the UK as a whole.