Total Crime Rate
56.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Drive area has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle , and the 149th highest 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 Ash Drive (LE65 2JX) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.4% higher than the Ashby Castle average (35.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 33.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Drive (LE65 2JX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clifton Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near King George Avenue (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashby Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ash Tree Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Drew Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Allison Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clifton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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