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 May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rothley and Thurcaston crime rate of 11.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Woodgate with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Rothley and Thurcaston has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 11.01 ranking 22th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rothley and Thurcaston)CrimesRank (Rothley and Thurcaston)CrimesRank (Rothley and Thurcaston)
Loughborough Southfields187 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton94 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings97 21,250 21,224 3
Thurmaston87 4969 4839 4
Loughborough Shelthorpe86 5948 5769 5
Shepshed West62 8731 8674 6
Sileby71 6765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer67 7762 7665 7
Shepshed East30 21674 9611 9
Syston East55 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle41 17594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern52 11624 10535 13
Syston West53 10499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West43 16600 11418 19
Anstey43 15543 14535 12
Birstall Watermead52 12402 20391 20
Birstall Wanlip50 13400 21256 23
Loughborough Ashby43 14438 18521 15
Mountsorrel37 18499 17431 17
Forest Bradgate25 23419 19422 18
Loughborough Garendon37 19382 22301 22
Queniborough31 20319 23356 21
Loughborough Nanpantan22 25243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods16 26248 24214 25
The Wolds24 24193 26176 26
East Goscote10 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 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 (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 20259
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 202419
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202420

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rothley and Thurcaston in May 2025

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

1. Farnham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodgate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Mulberry Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Leicester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leicester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. All Saints Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Anstey Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Sandham Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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