Crime Rate in North West Leicestershire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North West Leicestershire

The total recorded crimes in North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 818 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North West Leicestershire crime rate of 7.81 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 North West Leicestershire, encompassing approximately 104,707 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (291) incidents (4.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (135) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Public order: (89) incidents (43.55% increase)
North West Leicestershire Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Matthew'S Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 18
  • Twyford Close with total crimes: 18

North West Leicestershire Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is North West Leicestershire?

To understand the safety of North West Leicestershire, we need to analyze North West Leicestershire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North West Leicestershire has recorded 10,060 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 96.08 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 151 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,619 crimes with a crime rate of 91.87, ranking it 147 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, North West Leicestershire reported a higher crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 10,060 crimes compared to 8,345. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, North West Leicestershire recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, North West Leicestershire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 9,619 crimes compared to 7,711. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, North West Leicestershire recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North West Leicestershire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

North West Leicestershire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle Rock (79 crimes), and the safest, Ashby Willesley (4 crimes), is 75 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North West Leicestershire.

Similarly, the area of Agar Nook (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Thringstone & Swannington (25 crimes), with a difference of 92 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North West Leicestershire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle Rock79
Worthington & Breedon61
Daleacre Hill50
Coalville West47
Ibstock East37

Safest Wards:

Measham North7
Valley7
Snibston North6
Holly Hayes4
Ashby Willesley4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Agar Nook117
Coalville107
Castle Donington79
Ibstock & Ellistown78
Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton77

Safest Areas:

Measham & Appleby Magna38
Donisthope & Blackfordby37
Whitwick32
Ashby de la Zouch South26
Thringstone & Swannington25

North West Leicestershire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North West Leicestershire has recorded 818 crimes with crime rate of 7.81 ranking 171th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total North West Leicestershire crimes were 10,060. The crime rate of North West Leicestershire in 2024 was 96.08 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 151 danzarous in the UK. North West Leicestershire ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North West Leicestershire were around 9,619 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.87 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 147 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of North West Leicestershire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough470 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth751 78,894 47,895 6
Melton344 33,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston360 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby608 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,449 216,905 215,382 2

North West Leicestershire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (291 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (135 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (278 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (123 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (303 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (151 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 281 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (266 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 272 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (285 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (103 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (248 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (294 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (278 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (108 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 256 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 259 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202540
February 202512
January 202530
December 202418
November 202428
October 202425
September 202412
August 202422
July 202418

A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202545
March 202539
February 202543
January 202529
December 202419
November 202448
October 202440
September 202431
August 202468
July 202437

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 325 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202536
March 202536
February 202522
January 202535
December 202423
November 202420
October 202423
September 202431
August 202447
July 202428

A total of 581 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202538
March 202542
February 202569
January 202556
December 202463
November 202443
October 202468
September 202466
August 202434
July 202455

A total of 626 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202551
March 202543
February 202540
January 202548
December 202479
November 202446
October 202467
September 202477
August 202459
July 202453

A total of 715 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 202562
March 202580
February 202570
January 202554
December 202454
November 202468
October 202457
September 202457
August 202465
July 202459

A total of 1200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025135
April 2025123
March 2025151
February 202578
January 202596
December 202474
November 2024103
October 2024112
September 202482
August 2024108
July 2024138

A total of 3052 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 277.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 303 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025291
April 2025278
March 2025303
February 2025281
January 2025266
December 2024272
November 2024285
October 2024248
September 2024294
August 2024278
July 2024256

A total of 748 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202557
March 202557
February 202550
January 202565
December 202461
November 202480
October 202482
September 202453
August 202470
July 202488

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202525
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202413
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248

High Crime Locations North West Leicestershire in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North West Leicestershire postcode area is presented below.

1. St Matthew'S Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Twyford Close (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Worthington Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Rochdale Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3

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