Crime Rate in North West Leicestershire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North West Leicestershire

The total recorded crimes in North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 831 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North West Leicestershire crime rate of 7.94 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 North West Leicestershire, encompassing approximately 104,707 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (303) incidents (7.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (151) incidents (93.59% increase)
  • Public order: (80) incidents (14.29% increase)
North West Leicestershire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Close with total crimes: 21
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 18
  • St Matthew'S Avenue with total crimes: 12

North West Leicestershire Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is North West Leicestershire?

To understand the safety of North West Leicestershire, we need to analyze North West Leicestershire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North West Leicestershire has recorded 10,060 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 96.08 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 151 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,619 crimes with a crime rate of 91.87, ranking it 147 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, North West Leicestershire reported a higher crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 10,060 crimes compared to 8,345. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, North West Leicestershire recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, North West Leicestershire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 9,619 crimes compared to 7,711. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, North West Leicestershire recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North West Leicestershire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

North West Leicestershire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle Rock (72 crimes), and the safest, Ashby Willesley (4 crimes), is 68 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North West Leicestershire.

Similarly, the area of Agar Nook (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ashby de la Zouch South (28 crimes), with a difference of 89 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North West Leicestershire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle Rock72
Coalville West61
Worthington & Breedon55
Daleacre Hill43
Greenhill40

Safest Wards:

Hermitage8
Castle Donington Central8
Measham North6
Ashby Woulds5
Ashby Willesley4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Agar Nook117
Coalville113
Hugglescote & Bardon Hill96
Ibstock & Ellistown78
Packington, Ravenstone & Coleorton68

Safest Areas:

Measham & Appleby Magna43
Donisthope & Blackfordby40
Whitwick35
Thringstone & Swannington32
Ashby de la Zouch South28

North West Leicestershire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North West Leicestershire has recorded 831 crimes with crime rate of 7.94 ranking 8815th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total North West Leicestershire crimes were 10,060. The crime rate of North West Leicestershire in 2024 was 96.08 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 151 danzarous in the UK. North West Leicestershire ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North West Leicestershire were around 9,619 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.87 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 147 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of North West Leicestershire

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough463 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth648 78,894 47,895 6
Melton379 63,950 63,757 5
Oadby and Wigston379 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby686 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,388 216,905 215,382 2

North West Leicestershire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (303 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (151 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 281 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (266 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 272 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (285 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (103 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (248 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (294 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (278 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (108 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 256 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (588 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (214 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 610 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202569
January 202556
December 202463
November 202443
October 202468
September 202466
August 202434
July 202455
June 2024114

A total of 716 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202540
January 202548
December 202479
November 202446
October 202467
September 202477
August 202459
July 202453
June 2024204

A total of 3071 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 307.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025303
February 2025281
January 2025266
December 2024272
November 2024285
October 2024248
September 2024294
August 2024278
July 2024256
June 2024588

A total of 698 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202570
January 202554
December 202454
November 202468
October 202457
September 202457
August 202465
July 202459
June 2024134

A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202512
January 202530
December 202418
November 202428
October 202425
September 202412
August 202422
July 202418
June 202466

A total of 458 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202543
January 202529
December 202419
November 202448
October 202440
September 202431
August 202468
July 202437
June 2024104

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202413
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 202426

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202490

A total of 1156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 115.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025151
February 202578
January 202596
December 202474
November 2024103
October 2024112
September 202482
August 2024108
July 2024138
June 2024214

A total of 329 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202522
January 202535
December 202423
November 202420
October 202423
September 202431
August 202447
July 202428
June 202464

A total of 756 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202550
January 202565
December 202461
November 202480
October 202482
September 202453
August 202470
July 202488
June 2024150

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 202414

High Crime Locations North West Leicestershire in March 2025

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

1. Twyford Close (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total18
Other crime12
Violence and sexual offences6
3. St Matthew'S Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Rochdale Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Wentworth Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Walter Handford Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.