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 May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cosby with South Whetstone crime rate of 12.48 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Cosby with South Whetstone has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 12.48 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cosby with South Whetstone)CrimesRank (Cosby with South Whetstone)CrimesRank (Cosby with South Whetstone)
Enderby and St John's133 11,631 11,940 1
Forest49 3613 5666 2
Stanton and Flamville43 5662 2483 6
Ravenhurst and Fosse64 2572 7486 5
Ellis38 6628 4571 3
Saxondale49 4633 3456 7
Winstanley33 7574 6546 4
Countesthorpe24 11445 8365 8
Fairestone29 9372 9336 9
Blaby South17 13310 12326 10
North Whetstone24 10335 10267 12
Narborough and Littlethorpe17 14293 13309 11
Pastures23 12154 15161 16
Millfield13 15153 16204 14
Muxloe6 18248 14199 15
Normanton9 16112 18141 17
Croft Hill6 17116 1795 18

Cosby with South Whetstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245
July 202415
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cosby with South Whetstone in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Cooper Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bruce Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Henson Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rose Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cambrian Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tudor Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Narborough Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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