Crime Rate in Charnwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charnwood

The total recorded crimes in Charnwood, Charnwood in January 2025 are around 1,182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charnwood crime rate of 6.42 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 Charnwood, encompassing approximately 183,970 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (404) incidents (0.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (147) incidents (13.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (135) incidents (66.67% increase)
Charnwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15

Charnwood Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is Charnwood?

To understand the safety of Charnwood, we need to analyze Charnwood crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Charnwood has recorded 16,905 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 91.89 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 167 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 15,382 crimes with a crime rate of 83.61, ranking it 187 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Charnwood reported a higher crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 16,905 crimes compared to 8,345. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Charnwood recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Charnwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 15,382 crimes compared to 7,711. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Charnwood recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Charnwood is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, Charnwood has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Charnwood Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Loughborough Southfields (126 crimes), and the safest, Loughborough Nanpantan (10 crimes), is 116 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Charnwood.

Similarly, the area of Loughborough Lemyngton & Hastings (172 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Birstall Central (16 crimes), with a difference of 156 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Charnwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Loughborough Southfields126
Loughborough Lemyngton90
Loughborough Hastings83
Thurmaston77
Loughborough Storer60

Safest Wards:

Wreake Villages20
Loughborough Outwoods15
The Wolds14
East Goscote12
Loughborough Nanpantan10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Loughborough Lemyngton & Hastings172
Loughborough Storer & Queen's Park150
Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe86
Thurmaston77
Mountsorrel & Rothley62

Safest Areas:

Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington34
Thurcaston, Woodhouse & Bradgate28
Loughborough - Outwoods27
Loughborough Garendon24
Birstall Central16

Charnwood Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Charnwood has recorded 1,182 crimes with crime rate of 6.42 ranking 178th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total Charnwood crimes were 16,905. The crime rate of Charnwood in 2024 was 91.89 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking it 167 danzarous in the UK. Charnwood ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charnwood were around 15,382 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.61 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking 187 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, Charnwood ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Charnwood

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough438 75,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth656 48,894 47,895 6
Melton329 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston302 64,484 54,290 4
Blaby558 58,176 37,778 3
North West Leicestershire705 110,060 19,619 1

Charnwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (404 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 402 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (401 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (186 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (409 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (185 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (442 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (161 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (424 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (227 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 450 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 212 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (910 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (360 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 925 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 115.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202578
December 202472
November 202485
October 202492
September 202491
August 2024140
July 2024131
June 2024236

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202418
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 202432

A total of 282 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202424
November 202449
October 202446
September 202419
August 202425
July 202431
June 202456

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202426

A total of 738 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 92.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202583
December 202477
November 202448
October 202474
September 202480
August 202478
July 202490
June 2024208

A total of 3842 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 480.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 910 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025404
December 2024402
November 2024401
October 2024409
September 2024442
August 2024424
July 2024450
June 2024910

A total of 777 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202476
November 202492
October 202477
September 202474
August 202487
July 2024124
June 2024174

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202416
November 202425
October 202423
September 202422
August 202419
July 202420
June 202442

A total of 791 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025107
December 2024106
November 202462
October 202487
September 202488
August 202448
July 202477
June 2024216

A total of 1608 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 201.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 360 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025147
December 2024130
November 2024186
October 2024185
September 2024161
August 2024227
July 2024212
June 2024360

A total of 1079 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 134.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025135
December 202481
November 202488
October 202477
September 2024104
August 2024172
July 2024124
June 2024298

A total of 1011 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 126.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202581
December 2024101
November 2024110
October 2024130
September 202493
August 2024121
July 2024117
June 2024258

High Crime Locations Charnwood in January 2025

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

1. Swan Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Burglary1
5. Royal Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Park Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9

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