Crime Rate in Birstall Wanlip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Wanlip

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Wanlip, Charnwood, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Wanlip crime rate of 3.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Birstall Wanlip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field Leys Way with total crimes: 4
  • Loughborough Road with total crimes: 4
  • Birstall Meadow Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Charnwood.

    • 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 areas in the Charnwood.

  • 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 July 2025 the Birstall Wanlip has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)CrimesRank (Birstall Wanlip)
Loughborough Southfields140 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton104 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings112 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston92 5969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe94 4948 5769 5
Shepshed West53 7731 8674 6
Sileby50 8765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer55 6762 7665 7
Shepshed East31 20674 9611 9
Barrow and Sileby West49 9600 11418 19
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle43 11594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern32 19624 10535 13
Mountsorrel44 10499 17431 17
Syston West34 17499 16536 11
Anstey36 15543 14535 12
Syston East41 12549 13534 14
Loughborough Ashby38 13438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston28 22511 15455 16
Birstall Watermead35 16402 20391 20
Forest Bradgate16 25419 19422 18
Queniborough34 18319 23356 21
Loughborough Outwoods29 21248 24214 25
Loughborough Garendon24 23382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan20 24243 25248 24
The Wolds13 26193 26176 26
East Goscote9 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Birstall Wanlip 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 202511
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202416
November 20248
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 202512
April 202518
March 202512
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Birstall Wanlip in July 2025

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

1. Field Leys Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Loughborough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Birstall Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Nine Riggs Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lawnhurst Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ryegate Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bunting Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Dawes Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Wheat Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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