Crime Rate in The Wolds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Wolds

The total recorded crimes in The Wolds, Charnwood, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Wolds crime rate of 57.47 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 The Wolds, encompassing approximately 139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
The Wolds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Joseph Close with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Court with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Wolds?

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

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, The Wolds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 193 crimes compared to 604.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Wolds recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, The Wolds had fewer crimes than the Charnwood average, with 176 crimes compared to 549. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Wolds recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Wolds Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total The Wolds crimes were 193. The crime rate of The Wolds in 2024 was 1386.49 (year) or 115.54 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Wolds were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1264.37 (year) or 105.36 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (The Wolds)CrimesRank (The Wolds)CrimesRank (The Wolds)
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
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
East GoscoteNA NA131 27128 27
Wreake VillagesNA NA121 2896 28

The Wolds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20255
November 20254
October 20256
September 20259
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
September 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 202511
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20254
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations The Wolds in February 2026

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

1. Joseph Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Manor Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Narrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. New Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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