Crime Rate in Charnwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charnwood

The total recorded crimes in Charnwood, UK in May 2025 are around 1,449 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charnwood crime rate of 7.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (436) incidents (1.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (283) incidents (42.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (153) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Charnwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Street with total crimes: 21
  • Melton Road with total crimes: 13
  • Mills Yard with total crimes: 12

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 (187 crimes), and the safest, Wreake Villages (7 crimes), is 180 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Charnwood.

Similarly, the area of Loughborough Storer & Queen's Park (191 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Birstall Central (19 crimes), with a difference of 172 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Charnwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Loughborough Southfields187
Loughborough Hastings97
Loughborough Lemyngton94
Thurmaston87
Loughborough Shelthorpe86

Safest Wards:

The Wolds24
Loughborough Nanpantan22
Loughborough Outwoods16
East Goscote10
Wreake Villages7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Loughborough Storer & Queen's Park191
Loughborough Lemyngton & Hastings186
Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe140
Thurmaston87
Birstall Wanlip & Riverside83

Safest Areas:

Loughborough Garendon37
Loughborough - Outwoods34
Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington31
Shepshed East30
Birstall Central19

Charnwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charnwood has recorded 1,449 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 169th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough470 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth751 78,894 47,895 6
Melton344 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston360 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby608 48,176 37,778 3
North West Leicestershire818 110,060 19,619 1

Charnwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (436 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (283 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (431 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (198 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (444 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (221 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202523
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202425
October 202423
September 202422
August 202419
July 202420

A total of 789 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202552
March 202568
February 202572
January 202583
December 202477
November 202448
October 202474
September 202480
August 202478
July 202490

A total of 1114 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 2025112
March 202599
February 202592
January 202578
December 202472
November 202485
October 202492
September 202491
August 2024140
July 2024131

A total of 1165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 2025106
March 2025106
February 202581
January 202581
December 2024101
November 2024110
October 2024130
September 202493
August 2024121
July 2024117

A total of 141 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202510
February 202522
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202418
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247

A total of 2085 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 189.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025283
April 2025198
March 2025221
February 2025135
January 2025147
December 2024130
November 2024186
October 2024185
September 2024161
August 2024227
July 2024212

A total of 342 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202534
March 202540
February 202524
January 202532
December 202424
November 202449
October 202446
September 202419
August 202425
July 202431

A total of 4594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 417.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025436
April 2025431
March 2025444
February 2025351
January 2025404
December 2024402
November 2024401
October 2024409
September 2024442
August 2024424
July 2024450

A total of 931 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202576
March 2025108
February 202569
January 202573
December 202476
November 202492
October 202477
September 202474
August 202487
July 2024124

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249

A total of 944 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202566
March 2025103
February 202593
January 2025107
December 2024106
November 202462
October 202487
September 202488
August 202448
July 202477

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 1357 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025153
April 2025170
March 2025147
February 2025106
January 2025135
December 202481
November 202488
October 202477
September 2024104
August 2024172
July 2024124

High Crime Locations Charnwood in May 2025

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

1. Swan Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
2. Melton Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
3. Mills Yard (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Checkland Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1

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