Crime Rate in Rothley and Thurcaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rothley and Thurcaston

The total recorded crimes in Rothley and Thurcaston, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rothley and Thurcaston crime rate of 12.23 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 Rothley and Thurcaston, encompassing approximately 2,453 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Homefield Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Causeway Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rothley and Thurcaston?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Rothley and Thurcaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 511 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rothley and Thurcaston recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Rothley and Thurcaston had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 455 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rothley and Thurcaston recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Rothley and Thurcaston crimes were 511. The crime rate of Rothley and Thurcaston in 2024 was 208.29 (year) or 17.36 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rothley and Thurcaston were around 455 crimes with yearly crime rate of 185.46 (year) or 15.46 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rothley and Thurcaston)CrimesRank (Rothley and Thurcaston)CrimesRank (Rothley and Thurcaston)
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
MountsorrelNA NA499 17431 17
Forest BradgateNA NA419 19422 18
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

Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202616
December 202512
November 202512
October 202515
September 20258
August 202511
July 202517
June 20257
May 20258
April 202516
March 20259
February 202515

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 20252
November 20255
October 20254
August 202511
July 20253
June 202510
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
February 20251

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20256
September 20257
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Rothley and Thurcaston in February 2026

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

1. Homefield Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Causeway Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Farnham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Rowe Leyes Furlong (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Oaktree Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Burrow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yeoman Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Swithland Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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