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 July 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hinckley Castle crime rate of 5.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Hinckley Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • 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 areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

    • 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 areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hinckley Castle has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 5.10 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hinckley Castle)CrimesRank (Hinckley Castle)CrimesRank (Hinckley Castle)
Earl Shilton77 3824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon68 4856 2587 5
Hinckley De Montfort80 2823 4705 4
Barwell66 5720 5705 3
Hinckley Trinity49 7652 6552 6
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton50 6503 9532 7
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton37 9581 7429 9
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton47 8529 8444 8
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill37 10424 10416 10
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead34 11378 11384 11
Groby24 12359 12331 12
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone16 14255 13196 13
Ambien23 13175 15154 15
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston9 16229 14169 14
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy12 15121 16117 16

Hinckley Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202550
May 202546
April 202548
March 202530
February 202538
January 202538
December 202466
November 202443
October 202443
September 202441
August 202438

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202511
April 202518
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202515
April 202515
March 202517
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202519
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 202522
December 202411
November 202414
October 202418
September 202415
August 202423

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
January 20259
December 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hinckley Castle in July 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. Regent Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Clarendon Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. New Buildings (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Rutland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Porter Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chessher Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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