Total Crime Rate
34.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Measham Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Measham Road (DE12 7RF) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 19.2% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Measham Road (DE12 7RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Street, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Old Stables (3 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 | Anti-social behaviour | School Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Measham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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