Ashby-de-la-Zouch Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Vehicle crime in Ashby-de-la-Zouch recorded 0.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000, which is 31.2% below the UK’s 6.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences (29 cases) accounted for 38.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10 cases) and vehicle crime (9 cases). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the relatively low rates of property crime, though vehicle crime remains a notable exception. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences in Ashby are 27% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 34% below. This suggests a generally lower prevalence of public disorder compared to national trends. The area’s built-up character, likely influenced by its position as a commuter hub within North West Leicestershire, may contribute to higher vehicle crime rates, linked to parking patterns or road infrastructure. The pre-spring lull in activity, combined with winter weather, may have dampened other crime types, though the vehicle crime spike remains unexplained by available data.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (150% rise from 2 to 5 cases) and anti-social behaviour (100% rise from 5 to 10 cases), suggesting potential shifts in local dynamics. Theft from the person also doubled from 0 to 1 case, though this may reflect statistical noise given the small number. Conversely, other crime fell by 50% (from 6 to 3 cases), and burglary dropped by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), possibly due to seasonal factors or targeted policing. Vehicle crime’s 43% above-UK-average rate is striking, with 9 cases in a month where the national average is 0.3 per 1,000. This could indicate specific vulnerabilities in local transport networks or vehicle storage practices. The violent crime category (29 cases) remains 27% below the UK average, highlighting Ashby’s relatively safer profile for such offences. Residents may find the 150% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests potential changes in retail security or consumer behaviour during the winter period.

February 2026’s crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 marks a 3.7% decline from the previous month’s 4.6 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 3 crimes per day over 28 days, a figure that, while low, may feel more pronounced in a community of 16,985 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic contextualises the area’s safety in terms of population density, though it does not account for variations in local policing or community engagement. The previous month’s rate was 4.6 per 1,000, and the current rate suggests a modest but consistent improvement in crime management. The 1-in-226 resident figure, while abstract, provides a tangible sense of the monthly risk profile, particularly for families or individuals considering long-term residence. These figures, combined with the area’s built-up nature, suggest that Ashby-de-la-Zouch’s crime profile is shaped by both its geographic character and localised factors influencing public safety.