Crime Rate in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton

The total recorded crimes in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton, Hinckley and Bosworth, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton crime rate of 12.06 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 Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton, encompassing approximately 2,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peter'S Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Bumblebee Close with total crimes: 2
  • Warwick Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton?

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

  • Relative to Hinckley and Bosworth:

    • In 2024, Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 503 crimes compared to 556.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

    • In 2023, Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 532 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hinckley and Bosworth, Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 12.06 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Hinckley and Bosworth, UK

In 2024, the total Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton crimes were 503. The crime rate of Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton in 2024 was 195.69 (year) or 16.31 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton were around 532 crimes with yearly crime rate of 206.97 (year) or 17.25 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton)CrimesRank (Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton)CrimesRank (Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton)
Hinckley Castle121 11,465 11,307 1
Earl Shilton78 3824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon75 4856 2587 5
Hinckley De Montfort83 2823 4705 4
Barwell59 7720 5705 3
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton61 5581 7429 9
Hinckley Trinity60 6652 6552 6
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton31 8529 8444 8
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill22 12424 10416 10
Groby30 10359 12331 12
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead29 11378 11384 11
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone18 14255 13196 13
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy21 13121 16117 16
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston15 16229 14169 14
Ambien17 15175 15154 15

Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202514
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202413
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202517
February 202516
January 202524
December 202416
November 202420
October 202414
September 202413
August 202421
July 202410
June 202450
May 202421

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202514
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20254
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton postcode area is presented below.

1. St Peter'S Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bumblebee Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Warwick Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Round House Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Howden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Journeyman'S Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Overfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nook Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Calverton Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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