Crime Rate in Hugglescote St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hugglescote St John's

The total recorded crimes in Hugglescote St John's, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hugglescote St John's crime rate of 23.96 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 Hugglescote St John's, encompassing approximately 1,502 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hugglescote St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percival Way with total crimes: 5
  • Holly Bank with total crimes: 5
  • Hart Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hugglescote St John's?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Hugglescote St John's reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 309 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hugglescote St John's witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Hugglescote St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 326 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hugglescote St John's witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Hugglescote St John's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hugglescote St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hugglescote St John's has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 23.96 ranking 6th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Hugglescote St John's crimes were 309. The crime rate of Hugglescote St John's in 2024 was 205.67 (year) or 17.14 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hugglescote St John's were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 216.99 (year) or 18.08 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hugglescote St John's)CrimesRank (Hugglescote St John's)CrimesRank (Hugglescote St John's)
Worthington & Breedon61 2765 2728 1
Castle Rock79 1807 1648 2
Coalville West47 4686 3628 3
Daleacre Hill50 3608 4380 6
Ibstock East37 5339 9403 4
Snibston South36 7397 6395 5
Coalville East24 13430 5289 12
Greenhill32 8340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill27 10341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth25 11308 11332 8
Ashby Holywell25 12253 16330 9
Castle Donington Castle29 9283 14187 24
Measham South21 14260 15323 11
Ashby Ivanhoe20 18295 12271 14
Bardon16 21241 20274 13
Thringstone16 22289 13255 17
Ashby Castle21 15203 21268 15
Blackfordby14 27243 18267 16
Castle Donington Central20 16142 31177 26
Broom Leys16 23246 17197 23
Sence Valley20 17181 23239 18
Ellistown & Battleflat15 25178 24223 19
Thornborough15 24242 19221 20
Ravenstone & Packington17 19172 25132 31
Hugglescote St Mary's16 20132 33185 25
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe14 26157 26211 22
Hermitage11 28202 22135 30
Appleby10 30151 28173 27
Valley7 33156 27123 33
Snibston North6 34144 30149 28
Measham North7 32148 29141 29
Kegworth11 2977 36130 32
Ashby Woulds9 31136 32111 34
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Hugglescote St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 20242
September 202414
August 202414
July 20247
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hugglescote St John's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hugglescote St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Percival Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Holly Bank (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hart Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Links Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stacey Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Choyce Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forest Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashburton Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Richmond Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Midlands Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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