Crime Rate in Earl Shilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earl Shilton

The total recorded crimes in Earl Shilton, Hinckley and Bosworth, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earl Shilton crime rate of 7.04 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 Earl Shilton, encompassing approximately 11,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Earl Shilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 5
  • Notleyfield Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wilf Bown Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Earl Shilton?

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

  • Relative to Hinckley and Bosworth:

    • In 2024, Earl Shilton reported a higher crime volume than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 824 crimes compared to 556. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Earl Shilton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

    • In 2023, Earl Shilton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 867 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Earl Shilton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Earl Shilton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Earl Shilton has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 7.04 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Hinckley and Bosworth, UK

In 2024, the total Earl Shilton crimes were 824. The crime rate of Earl Shilton in 2024 was 74.37 (year) or 6.20 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Earl Shilton were around 867 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.25 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Earl Shilton)CrimesRank (Earl Shilton)CrimesRank (Earl Shilton)
Hinckley Castle121 11,465 11,307 1
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
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton31 9503 9532 7
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

Earl Shilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
February 20251
January 20258
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202538
March 202533
February 202532
January 202526
December 202422
November 202440
October 202425
September 202418
August 202433
July 202430
June 202452
May 202425

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202512
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Earl Shilton in May 2025

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

1. Wood Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Notleyfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wilf Bown Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Earl Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Sandringham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. King Richard'S Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Hallam Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Keats Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Oxford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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