Crime Rate in Hermitage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hermitage

The total recorded crimes in Hermitage, North West Leicestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hermitage crime rate of 1.34 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 Hermitage, encompassing approximately 8,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hermitage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weaver Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Lakeshore Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hermitage?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Hermitage demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 202 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Hermitage had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 135 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Hermitage has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hermitage Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hermitage has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 27th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Hermitage crimes were 202. The crime rate of Hermitage in 2024 was 34.36 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hermitage were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.27 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hermitage)CrimesRank (Hermitage)CrimesRank (Hermitage)
Worthington & Breedon43 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock69 1807 1648 2
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
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

Hermitage 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 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Hermitage in July 2025

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

1. Weaver Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lakeshore Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Hockley (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Hermitage Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridge Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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