Crime Rate in Charnwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charnwood

The total recorded crimes in Charnwood, UK in March 2025 are around 1,388 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charnwood crime rate of 7.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (444) incidents (26.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (221) incidents (63.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (38.68% increase)
Charnwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Street with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Warren Hill 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 (168 crimes), and the safest, Wreake Villages (5 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Charnwood.

Similarly, the area of Loughborough Lemyngton & Hastings (189 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington (27 crimes), with a difference of 162 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Charnwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Loughborough Southfields168
Loughborough Hastings108
Loughborough Lemyngton92
Thurmaston74
Loughborough Storer61

Safest Wards:

Loughborough Nanpantan23
The Wolds22
Loughborough Outwoods20
East Goscote8
Wreake Villages5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Loughborough Lemyngton & Hastings189
Loughborough Storer & Queen's Park186
Loughborough - Shelthorpe & Woodthorpe104
Thurmaston74
Birstall Wanlip & Riverside73

Safest Areas:

Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle39
East Goscote & Queniborough34
Birstall Central33
Loughborough Garendon27
Wymeswold, Rearsby & Cossington27

Charnwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Charnwood has recorded 1,388 crimes with crime rate of 7.54 ranking 8989th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough463 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth648 78,894 47,895 6
Melton379 63,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston379 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby686 48,176 37,778 3
North West Leicestershire831 110,060 19,619 1

Charnwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 4637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 463.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 910 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025444
February 2025351
January 2025404
December 2024402
November 2024401
October 2024409
September 2024442
August 2024424
July 2024450
June 2024910

A total of 225 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202425
October 202423
September 202422
August 202419
July 202420
June 202442

A total of 346 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202524
January 202532
December 202424
November 202449
October 202446
September 202419
August 202425
July 202431
June 202456

A total of 954 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 202569
January 202573
December 202476
November 202492
October 202477
September 202474
August 202487
July 2024124
June 2024174

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 1116 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 111.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202592
January 202578
December 202472
November 202485
October 202492
September 202491
August 2024140
July 2024131
June 2024236

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 1332 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 133.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025147
February 2025106
January 2025135
December 202481
November 202488
October 202477
September 2024104
August 2024172
July 2024124
June 2024298

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202426

A total of 987 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 202593
January 2025107
December 2024106
November 202462
October 202487
September 202488
August 202448
July 202477
June 2024216

A total of 1964 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 196.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 360 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025221
February 2025135
January 2025147
December 2024130
November 2024186
October 2024185
September 2024161
August 2024227
July 2024212
June 2024360

A total of 137 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202522
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202418
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 202432

A total of 878 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202572
January 202583
December 202477
November 202448
October 202474
September 202480
August 202478
July 202490
June 2024208

A total of 1198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025106
February 202581
January 202581
December 2024101
November 2024110
October 2024130
September 202493
August 2024121
July 2024117
June 2024258

High Crime Locations Charnwood in March 2025

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

1. Swan Street (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
3. Warren Hill (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
6. Park Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2

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