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 March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rothley and Thurcaston crime rate of 13.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodgate with total crimes: 3
  • Burtons Road with total crimes: 2
  • Burrow Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rothley and Thurcaston has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 13.04 ranking 21th 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.

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
Birstall Watermead61 6402 20391 20
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
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

Rothley and Thurcaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 202419
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202420
April 202415

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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
April 20241

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
April 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rothley and Thurcaston in March 2025

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

1. Woodgate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Burtons Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Burrow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Guild Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Billsdon Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Farmers Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Merttens Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Warren Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Paddock Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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