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 May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Whatton & Diseworth crime rate of 64.75 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pritchard Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Beverley Road 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 areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • 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 areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Long Whatton & Diseworth has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 64.75 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Whatton & Diseworth)CrimesRank (Long Whatton & Diseworth)CrimesRank (Long Whatton & Diseworth)
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
Hugglescote St John's36 6309 10326 10
Greenhill32 8340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill27 10341 7211 21
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

Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
July 20244

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202416
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Long Whatton & Diseworth in May 2025

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

1. Pritchard Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Beverley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Tenterfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Whiteholmes Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Springfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Crawshaw Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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