Crime Rate in Worthington & Breedon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worthington & Breedon

The total recorded crimes in Worthington & Breedon, North West Leicestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worthington & Breedon crime rate of 327.60 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 Worthington & Breedon, encompassing approximately 186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Worthington & Breedon Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Matthew'S Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 18
  • Worthington Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is Worthington & Breedon?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Worthington & Breedon reported a higher crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 765 crimes compared to 279. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Worthington & Breedon witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • In 2023, Worthington & Breedon experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 728 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Worthington & Breedon witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worthington & Breedon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Worthington & Breedon has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 327.60 ranking 2th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Worthington & Breedon crimes were 765. The crime rate of Worthington & Breedon in 2024 was 4108.49 (year) or 342.37 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worthington & Breedon were around 728 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3909.77 (year) or 325.81 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worthington & Breedon)CrimesRank (Worthington & Breedon)CrimesRank (Worthington & Breedon)
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
Kegworth11 2977 36130 32
Ashby Woulds9 31136 32111 34
Holly Hayes4 35105 3492 36
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Worthington & Breedon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
June 202434
May 20241

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 202514
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202486
May 20246

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202519
March 202518
February 202524
January 20252
December 202420
November 202427
October 20248
September 202420
August 202420
July 20248
June 202492
May 202413

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20251
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202425

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20256
November 20246
October 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 202512
December 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20246
June 202428
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20247
August 20246
June 20242

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 202512
November 20246
August 20248
June 202414

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202478

High Crime Locations Worthington & Breedon in May 2025

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

1. St Matthew'S Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Worthington Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Worthington Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Walton Hill (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
6. Wilson Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. The Dovecote (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollow Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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