Crime Rate in Birstall Watermead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birstall Watermead

The total recorded crimes in Birstall Watermead, Charnwood, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birstall Watermead crime rate of 4.56 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 Watermead, encompassing approximately 13,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Birstall Watermead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawn Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 4
  • Front Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Birstall Watermead?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Birstall Watermead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 402 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birstall Watermead recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Birstall Watermead had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 391 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birstall Watermead recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birstall Watermead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Birstall Watermead has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 6th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Birstall Watermead crimes were 402. The crime rate of Birstall Watermead in 2024 was 30.08 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birstall Watermead were around 391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.26 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Birstall Wanlip45 15400 21256 23
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 Watermead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202414
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Birstall Watermead in March 2025

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

1. Lawn Avenue (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Orchard Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Front Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lambourne Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Paget Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wanlip Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Myrtle Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Wayne Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
10. Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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