Crime Rate in Long Whatton & Diseworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Whatton & Diseworth

The total recorded crimes in Long Whatton & Diseworth, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Whatton & Diseworth crime rate of 67.34 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 Long Whatton & Diseworth, encompassing approximately 386 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Long Whatton & Diseworth?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Long Whatton & Diseworth reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 308 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Whatton & Diseworth witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Long Whatton & Diseworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 332 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Whatton & Diseworth witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Long Whatton & Diseworth has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Long Whatton & Diseworth has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 67.34 ranking 12th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Long Whatton & Diseworth crimes were 308. The crime rate of Long Whatton & Diseworth in 2024 was 797.72 (year) or 66.48 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Whatton & Diseworth were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 859.88 (year) or 71.66 (month) ranking 8 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
Castle Rock72 1807 1648 2
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
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

Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202416
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
July 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Long Whatton & Diseworth in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Long Whatton & Diseworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Windmill Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Beverley Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Argosy Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stonehills (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Springfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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