Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old School Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
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 Old School Lane (NG34 8DF) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.6% lower than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average (19.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old School Lane (NG34 8DF), the main crime hotspot is near St Martins Close. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Farriers Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St Catherines Avenue | Under investigation |
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