Total Crime Rate
53.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds , and the 154th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Street (DE12 7PY) in the last 12 months was 53.2 per 1,000 residents and was 23.5% higher than the Ashby Woulds average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (DE12 7PY), the main crime hotspot is near Ramscliff Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashby Woulds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ramscliff Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ramscliff Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Violet Close | — |
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