Crime Rate in Birstall Wanlip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Wanlip

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Wanlip, Charnwood, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Wanlip crime rate of 4.11 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 Birstall Wanlip, encompassing approximately 10,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Birstall Wanlip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field Leys Way with total crimes: 8
  • Dawes Meadow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Birstall Wanlip?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Birstall Wanlip demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 400 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birstall Wanlip recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Birstall Wanlip had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 256 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birstall Wanlip recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Charnwood, Birstall Wanlip has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Birstall Wanlip Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Birstall Wanlip has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 15th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Birstall Wanlip crimes were 400. The crime rate of Birstall Wanlip in 2024 was 36.49 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birstall Wanlip were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.36 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charnwood)CrimesRank (Charnwood)CrimesRank (Charnwood)
Loughborough Southfields168 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton92 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings108 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston74 4969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe59 7948 5769 5
Loughborough Storer61 5762 7665 7
Shepshed West44 17731 8674 6
Sileby46 14765 6646 8
Birstall Watermead61 6402 20391 20
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern58 8624 10535 13
Shepshed East47 12674 9611 9
Syston East54 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle39 19594 12556 10
Anstey51 10543 14535 12
Syston West47 13499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West45 16600 11418 19
Forest Bradgate49 11419 19422 18
Loughborough Ashby37 20438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston32 21511 15455 16
Mountsorrel40 18499 17431 17
Queniborough26 23319 23356 21
Loughborough Garendon27 22382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan23 24243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods20 26248 24214 25
The Wolds22 25193 26176 26
East Goscote8 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages5 28121 2896 28

Birstall Wanlip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 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 Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202416
November 20248
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202424
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Birstall Wanlip in March 2025

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

1. Field Leys Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dawes Meadow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Wheat Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pinfold Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Harrowgate Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Barn Owl Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Meer End (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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