Total Crime Rate
44.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burton Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds , and the 142nd lowest 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 Burton Road (DE12 7QU) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 4.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burton Road (DE12 7QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chapel Street, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cottons Way (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashby Woulds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cottons Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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