Crime Rate in Long Whatton & Diseworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Whatton & Diseworth

The total recorded crimes in Long Whatton & Diseworth, North West Leicestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Whatton & Diseworth crime rate of 62.16 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 Long Whatton & Diseworth, encompassing approximately 386 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beverley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Long Whatton & Diseworth?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Long Whatton & Diseworth reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 308 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Whatton & Diseworth witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Long Whatton & Diseworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 332 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Whatton & Diseworth witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Long Whatton & Diseworth has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 62.16 ranking 13th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Long Whatton & Diseworth crimes were 308. The crime rate of Long Whatton & Diseworth in 2024 was 797.72 (year) or 66.48 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Whatton & Diseworth were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 859.88 (year) or 71.66 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Whatton & Diseworth)CrimesRank (Long Whatton & Diseworth)CrimesRank (Long Whatton & Diseworth)
Worthington & Breedon43 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock69 1807 1648 2
Coalville West44 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East26 11339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South38 5397 6395 5
Coalville East27 10430 5289 12
Castle Donington Castle33 6283 14187 24
Greenhill19 18340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill25 12341 7211 21
Thringstone33 7289 13255 17
Measham South32 8260 15323 11
Ashby Holywell30 9253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's18 19309 10326 10
Ashby Ivanhoe21 16295 12271 14
Bardon21 15241 20274 13
Sence Valley22 14181 23239 18
Ashby Castle13 25203 21268 15
Blackfordby20 17243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 29246 17197 23
Ellistown & Battleflat16 20178 24223 19
Thornborough13 24242 19221 20
Valley15 21156 27123 33
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe8 30157 26211 22
Hermitage11 27202 22135 30
Ravenstone & Packington14 22172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central13 23142 31177 26
Hugglescote St Mary's11 28132 33185 25
Snibston North13 26144 30149 28
Appleby7 31151 28173 27
Measham North6 32148 29141 29
Kegworth5 3477 36130 32
Ashby Woulds3 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley6 3394 3598 35
Holly Hayes2 36105 3492 36

Long Whatton & Diseworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202416

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

High Crime Locations Long Whatton & Diseworth in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Long Whatton & Diseworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Ashby Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beverley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Windmill Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Argosy Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Peppers Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. London Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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