Crime Rate in Thornborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornborough

The total recorded crimes in Thornborough, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornborough crime rate of 4.76 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 Thornborough, encompassing approximately 3,151 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thornborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Road with total crimes: 4
  • Orchard Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Martin Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Thornborough?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Thornborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 242 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thornborough recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Thornborough had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 221 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thornborough recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thornborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thornborough has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 24th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Thornborough crimes were 242. The crime rate of Thornborough in 2024 was 76.79 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thornborough were around 221 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.13 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornborough)CrimesRank (Thornborough)CrimesRank (Thornborough)
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
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
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

Thornborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202414
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20246

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Thornborough in May 2025

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

1. Bridle Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
3. Martin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Loughborough Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. City Of Three Waters (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dumps Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Pares Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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