Crime Rate in Hinckley Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hinckley Castle

The total recorded crimes in Hinckley Castle, Hinckley and Bosworth, UK in February 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hinckley Castle crime rate of 4.19 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 Hinckley Castle, encompassing approximately 20,782 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hinckley Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 13
  • Priesthills Road with total crimes: 6
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hinckley Castle?

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

  • Relative to Hinckley and Bosworth:

    • In 2024, Hinckley Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 556. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hinckley Castle witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hinckley Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 1,307 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hinckley Castle witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hinckley and Bosworth, Hinckley Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hinckley Castle Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hinckley Castle has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Hinckley and Bosworth, UK

In 2024, the total Hinckley Castle crimes were 1,465. The crime rate of Hinckley Castle in 2024 was 70.49 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hinckley Castle were around 1,307 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.89 (year) or 5.24 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hinckley and Bosworth)CrimesRank (Hinckley and Bosworth)CrimesRank (Hinckley and Bosworth)
Earl Shilton47 4824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon70 2856 2587 5
Barwell42 5720 5705 3
Hinckley De Montfort68 3823 4705 4
Hinckley Trinity34 8652 6552 6
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton39 6503 9532 7
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton35 7581 7429 9
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton32 9529 8444 8
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill31 10424 10416 10
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead25 11378 11384 11
Groby24 12359 12331 12
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone20 13255 13196 13
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston14 14229 14169 14
Ambien13 15175 15154 15
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy7 16121 16117 16

Hinckley Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (78 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410
March 202419

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202522
December 202411
November 202414
October 202418
September 202415
August 202423
July 202421
June 202478
May 202421
April 202426
March 202420

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202538
December 202466
November 202443
October 202443
September 202441
August 202438
July 202434
June 202450
May 202444
April 202429
March 202446

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20245
March 202410

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202420
May 20243
April 20242
March 202411

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 202418
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hinckley Castle in February 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
2. Priesthills Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Regent Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Horsefair (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Manor Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bennetts Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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