Crime Rate in Forest Bradgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Bradgate

The total recorded crimes in Forest Bradgate, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Bradgate crime rate of 65.00 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 Forest Bradgate, encompassing approximately 323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forest Bradgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charnwood Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Maplewell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Forest Bradgate?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Forest Bradgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 419 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forest Bradgate recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Forest Bradgate had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 422 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forest Bradgate recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Bradgate Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Forest Bradgate crimes were 419. The crime rate of Forest Bradgate in 2024 was 1296.81 (year) or 108.07 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Bradgate were around 422 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1306.10 (year) or 108.84 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Forest Bradgate)CrimesRank (Forest Bradgate)CrimesRank (Forest Bradgate)
Loughborough SouthfieldsNA NA1,868 11,619 1
Loughborough LemyngtonNA NA1,223 31,226 2
Loughborough HastingsNA NA1,250 21,224 3
ThurmastonNA NA969 4839 4
Loughborough ShelthorpeNA NA948 5769 5
Shepshed WestNA NA731 8674 6
SilebyNA NA765 6646 8
Loughborough StorerNA NA762 7665 7
Shepshed EastNA NA674 9611 9
Quorn and Mountsorrel CastleNA NA594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and HathernNA NA624 10535 13
Syston WestNA NA499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby WestNA NA600 11418 19
AnsteyNA NA543 14535 12
Syston EastNA NA549 13534 14
Loughborough AshbyNA NA438 18521 15
Rothley and ThurcastonNA NA511 15455 16
MountsorrelNA NA499 17431 17
Birstall WatermeadNA NA402 20391 20
QueniboroughNA NA319 23356 21
Birstall WanlipNA NA400 21256 23
Loughborough GarendonNA NA382 22301 22
Loughborough NanpantanNA NA243 25248 24
Loughborough OutwoodsNA NA248 24214 25
The WoldsNA NA193 26176 26
East GoscoteNA NA131 27128 27
Wreake VillagesNA NA121 2896 28

Forest Bradgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 202516
November 202512
October 202514
September 20256
August 20257
July 20257
June 20257
May 202512
March 202519

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 202511
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20256
October 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20259

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
September 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20253
September 20253
May 20254
February 20253

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 202514
February 20252

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20253
September 202515
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20253
February 20253

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20253

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20251

High Crime Locations Forest Bradgate in February 2026

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

1. Charnwood Rise (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
2. Maplewell Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Rawlins Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Perry Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Forest Rock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lady Martin Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Maplewell Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bird Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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