Crime Rate in Kegworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kegworth

The total recorded crimes in Kegworth, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kegworth crime rate of 6.08 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 Kegworth, encompassing approximately 1,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kegworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Broadhill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Thomas Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kegworth?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Kegworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 77 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kegworth recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Kegworth had fewer crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 130 crimes compared to 267. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kegworth recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kegworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kegworth has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 6.08 ranking 29th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Kegworth crimes were 77. The crime rate of Kegworth in 2024 was 42.54 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kegworth were around 130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.82 (year) or 5.98 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kegworth)CrimesRank (Kegworth)CrimesRank (Kegworth)
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
Hermitage11 28202 22135 30
Appleby10 30151 28173 27
Valley7 33156 27123 33
Snibston North6 34144 30149 28
Measham North7 32148 29141 29
Ashby Woulds9 31136 32111 34
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Kegworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Burglary 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 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (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 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kegworth in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Broadhill Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Thomas Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. London Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sutton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. West Bank Mews (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Munnmore Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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