Crime Rate in North Whetstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Whetstone

The total recorded crimes in North Whetstone, Blaby, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Whetstone crime rate of 4.59 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 North Whetstone, encompassing approximately 7,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
North Whetstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Meteor Way with total crimes: 3
  • Winchester Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is North Whetstone?

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

  • Relative to Blaby:

    • In 2024, North Whetstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaby average, with 335 crimes compared to 454.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Whetstone recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

    • In 2023, North Whetstone had fewer crimes than the Blaby average, with 267 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Whetstone recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Whetstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Whetstone has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.59 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Blaby, UK

In 2024, the total North Whetstone crimes were 335. The crime rate of North Whetstone in 2024 was 45.20 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Blaby.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Whetstone were around 267 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.02 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Blaby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Whetstone)CrimesRank (North Whetstone)CrimesRank (North 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
Cosby with South Whetstone36 7325 11227 13
Countesthorpe32 11445 8365 8
Fairestone34 10372 9336 9
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

North 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations North Whetstone in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Meteor Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Winchester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Albert Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Station Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Anna'S Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Elizabeth Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hunter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Charnwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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