Crime Rate in Castle Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Rock

The total recorded crimes in Castle Rock, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Rock crime rate of 40.30 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 Castle Rock, encompassing approximately 1,786 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (328.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Castle Rock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Close with total crimes: 21
  • Rochdale Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Celadon Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Castle Rock?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Castle Rock reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 807 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle Rock witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle Rock experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 648 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle Rock witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Castle Rock has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Rock Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle Rock has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 40.30 ranking 1th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Castle Rock crimes were 807. The crime rate of Castle Rock in 2024 was 451.67 (year) or 37.64 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle Rock were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 362.68 (year) or 30.22 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)
Worthington & Breedon55 3765 2728 1
Coalville West61 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East35 7339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South37 6397 6395 5
Coalville East15 23430 5289 12
Greenhill40 5340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill26 13341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth26 12308 11332 8
Hugglescote St Mary's30 8132 33185 25
Ashby Holywell24 14253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's30 9309 10326 10
Bardon29 10241 20274 13
Measham South22 17260 15323 11
Thringstone27 11289 13255 17
Ashby Ivanhoe23 16295 12271 14
Castle Donington Castle19 18283 14187 24
Ashby Castle18 20203 21268 15
Ellistown & Battleflat24 15178 24223 19
Blackfordby19 19243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 30246 17197 23
Sence Valley11 29181 23239 18
Thornborough12 27242 19221 20
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe16 21157 26211 22
Hermitage8 32202 22135 30
Appleby15 22151 28173 27
Snibston North15 24144 30149 28
Ravenstone & Packington14 25172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central8 33142 31177 26
Holly Hayes13 26105 3492 36
Valley9 31156 27123 33
Kegworth11 2877 36130 32
Measham North6 34148 29141 29
Ashby Woulds5 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Castle Rock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 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 (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202515
January 202531
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418
September 202440
August 202436
July 202423
June 202452
May 202438
April 202413

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202423
September 20249
August 202413
July 20249
June 202412
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246
September 20243
August 202415
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 202412
October 20243
September 202413
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
April 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
May 202410

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
May 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Castle Rock in March 2025

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

1. Twyford Close (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Rochdale Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Celadon Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. Belgrave Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Belton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Stretton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Seagrave Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Stamford Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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