Crime Rate in Hermitage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hermitage

The total recorded crimes in Hermitage, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hermitage crime rate of 1.34 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 Hermitage, encompassing approximately 8,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hermitage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Lakeside View with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hermitage?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Hermitage demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 202 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Hermitage had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 135 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hermitage Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hermitage has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 ranking 28th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Hermitage crimes were 202. The crime rate of Hermitage in 2024 was 34.36 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hermitage were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.27 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hermitage)CrimesRank (Hermitage)CrimesRank (Hermitage)
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
Thornborough15 24242 19221 20
Ravenstone & Packington17 19172 25132 31
Hugglescote St Mary's16 20132 33185 25
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe14 26157 26211 22
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

Hermitage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 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. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hermitage in May 2025

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

1. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Lakeside View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Weaver Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. The Hockley (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Vicarage Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Silver Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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