Crime Rate in Cosby with South Whetstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cosby with South Whetstone

The total recorded crimes in Cosby with South Whetstone, Blaby, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cosby with South Whetstone crime rate of 14.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cosby with South Whetstone, encompassing approximately 2,483 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cosby with South Whetstone Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Henson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hill View Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cosby with South Whetstone?

To understand the safety of Cosby with South Whetstone, we need to analyze Cosby with South Whetstone crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blaby:

    • In 2024, Cosby with South Whetstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaby average, with 325 crimes compared to 454.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cosby with South Whetstone recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

    • In 2023, Cosby with South Whetstone had fewer crimes than the Blaby average, with 227 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cosby with South Whetstone recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaby, Cosby with South Whetstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cosby with South Whetstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cosby with South Whetstone has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 14.49 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Blaby, UK

In 2024, the total Cosby with South Whetstone crimes were 325. The crime rate of Cosby with South Whetstone in 2024 was 130.85 (year) or 10.90 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Blaby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cosby with South Whetstone were around 227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.40 (year) or 7.62 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Blaby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cosby with South Whetstone)CrimesRank (Cosby with South Whetstone)CrimesRank (Cosby with South Whetstone)
Enderby and St John's124 11,631 11,940 1
Forest38 6613 5666 2
Stanton and Flamville55 3662 2483 6
Ravenhurst and Fosse56 2572 7486 5
Ellis36 8628 4571 3
Saxondale47 4633 3456 7
Winstanley42 5574 6546 4
Countesthorpe32 11445 8365 8
Fairestone34 10372 9336 9
North Whetstone34 9335 10267 12
Blaby South16 14310 12326 10
Narborough and Littlethorpe26 12293 13309 11
Muxloe17 13248 14199 15
Millfield11 16153 16204 14
Pastures14 15154 15161 16
Normanton6 18112 18141 17
Croft Hill9 17116 1795 18

Cosby with South Whetstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
August 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Cosby with South Whetstone in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cosby with South Whetstone postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Henson Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Hill View Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Portland Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ridge Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Flamingo Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brookside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Farthingdale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Severn Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. White Barn Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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