Crime Rate in Castle Donington Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Donington Central

The total recorded crimes in Castle Donington Central, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Donington Central crime rate of 5.11 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 Castle Donington Central, encompassing approximately 3,910 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Castle Donington Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lightning Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Vulcan Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cessna Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Castle Donington Central?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Castle Donington Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 142 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle Donington Central recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Castle Donington Central had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 177 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Castle Donington Central recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Donington Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle Donington Central has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 ranking 16th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Castle Donington Central crimes were 142. The crime rate of Castle Donington Central in 2024 was 36.31 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle Donington Central were around 177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.26 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Donington Central)CrimesRank (Castle Donington Central)CrimesRank (Castle Donington Central)
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
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

Castle Donington Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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 Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations Castle Donington Central in May 2025

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

1. Lightning Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Vulcan Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cessna Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wheatcroft Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Loudoun Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Minton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Fox Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Shuttleworth Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Rosemeyer Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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