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 July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worthington & Breedon crime rate of 230.93 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 Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Worthington & Breedon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 12
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 6
  • School Lane with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Worthington & Breedon has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 230.93 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worthington & Breedon)CrimesRank (Worthington & Breedon)CrimesRank (Worthington & Breedon)
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
Long Whatton & Diseworth24 13308 11332 8
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

Worthington & Breedon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 202512
April 20251
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
March 202512
January 202512
November 20246

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
March 20251
February 20256
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 202537
April 202519
March 202518
February 202524
January 20252
December 202420
November 202427
October 20248

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
March 20252
January 202512
December 20241
October 20247

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202520
May 20252
March 202514
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202511

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Worthington & Breedon in July 2025

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

1. Orchard Close (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson12
2. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. School Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
5. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total6
Other crime6
6. Walton Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Public order1
7. The Dovecote (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dovecote (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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