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 July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Rock crime rate of 38.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Castle Rock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Close with total crimes: 18
  • Seagrave Close with total crimes: 9
  • Stamford Drive with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • 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 areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Castle Rock has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 38.62 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Rock)CrimesRank (Castle Rock)CrimesRank (Castle Rock)
Worthington & Breedon43 3765 2728 1
Coalville West44 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East26 11339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South38 5397 6395 5
Coalville East27 10430 5289 12
Castle Donington Castle33 6283 14187 24
Greenhill19 18340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill25 12341 7211 21
Thringstone33 7289 13255 17
Long Whatton & Diseworth24 13308 11332 8
Measham South32 8260 15323 11
Ashby Holywell30 9253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's18 19309 10326 10
Ashby Ivanhoe21 16295 12271 14
Bardon21 15241 20274 13
Sence Valley22 14181 23239 18
Ashby Castle13 25203 21268 15
Blackfordby20 17243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 29246 17197 23
Ellistown & Battleflat16 20178 24223 19
Thornborough13 24242 19221 20
Valley15 21156 27123 33
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe8 30157 26211 22
Hermitage11 27202 22135 30
Ravenstone & Packington14 22172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central13 23142 31177 26
Hugglescote St Mary's11 28132 33185 25
Snibston North13 26144 30149 28
Appleby7 31151 28173 27
Measham North6 32148 29141 29
Kegworth5 3477 36130 32
Ashby Woulds3 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley6 3394 3598 35
Holly Hayes2 36105 3492 36

Castle Rock 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202517
April 202522
March 202530
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202423

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202538
May 202521
April 202524
March 202528
February 202515
January 202531
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 202513
April 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
October 20246

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20251
December 202412
October 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

High Crime Locations Castle Rock in July 2025

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

1. Twyford Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Seagrave Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stamford Drive (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. B591 (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Primrose Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Celadon Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Stretton Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Rochdale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. York Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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