Crime Rate in Sence Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sence Valley

The total recorded crimes in Sence Valley, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sence Valley crime rate of 4.13 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 Sence Valley, encompassing approximately 2,665 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sence Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Normanton Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sence Valley?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Sence Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 181 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sence Valley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sence Valley had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 239 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sence Valley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sence Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sence Valley has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 29th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Sence Valley crimes were 181. The crime rate of Sence Valley in 2024 was 67.91 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sence Valley were around 239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.67 (year) or 7.47 (month) ranking 18 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
Long Whatton & Diseworth26 12308 11332 8
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
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

Sence Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 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 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 202415
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242

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

High Crime Locations Sence Valley in March 2025

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

1. Willow Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Normanton Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Pike Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Linden Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Dale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mill Hill Wood Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Old Cow Sheds Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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