Crime Rate in Worthington & Breedon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worthington & Breedon

The total recorded crimes in Worthington & Breedon, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worthington & Breedon crime rate of 295.38 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 Worthington & Breedon, encompassing approximately 186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Worthington & Breedon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 18
  • St Matthew'S Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Ashby Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Worthington & Breedon?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Worthington & Breedon reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 765 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Worthington & Breedon witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Worthington & Breedon experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 728 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Worthington & Breedon witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worthington & Breedon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Worthington & Breedon has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 295.38 ranking 3th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Worthington & Breedon crimes were 765. The crime rate of Worthington & Breedon in 2024 was 4108.49 (year) or 342.37 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worthington & Breedon were around 728 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3909.77 (year) or 325.81 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)
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
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

Worthington & Breedon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202486
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 202512
December 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20246
June 202428
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
November 20246
October 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202425
April 20247

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20247
August 20246
June 20242
April 20247

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202524
January 20252
December 202420
November 202427
October 20248
September 202420
August 202420
July 20248
June 202492
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
June 202434
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 202512
November 20246
August 20248
June 202414

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202478

High Crime Locations Worthington & Breedon in March 2025

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

1. Orchard Close (Map)
Total18
Other crime12
Violence and sexual offences6
2. St Matthew'S Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Ashby Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
4. Long Hedge Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
5. Snarrow'S Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
6. Worthington Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Gelscoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Berry Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hillside Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Ashby Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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