Bagworth Crime Rate

Bagworth Crime Overview

Bagworth maintains a strong safety record with an overall crime rate of 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the UK national average of 91.6. This performance earns the village a safety score of 86/100, indicating a secure environment for its 1,316 inhabitants. However, the area has recently seen an upward trend, with crime increasing by 14.5% year-over-year. Property crime in Bagworth is exceptionally low at 9.9 per 1,000 residents, less than a third of the national average of 32.2. Despite the recent percentage increase, the actual number of incidents remains small, making Bagworth a highly secure location within the Hinckley and Bosworth district.

In Bagworth, violence and sexual offences are the primary crime type, accounting for a high 53.5% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour is also significant at 21.1%, followed by criminal damage and arson at 7.0%. The overall property crime rate in Bagworth is very low at 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is less than a third of the national average. This includes other theft (4.2% of total), burglary (2.8%), and vehicle crime (2.8%). With only 2 burglaries and 2 vehicle crimes reported over the year, property-related offences are exceptionally rare. However, the high proportion of violence and anti-social behaviour suggests that while property theft is rare, personal safety and low-level disruption are more common concerns for the local community. Residents should remain mindful of the potential for opportunistic crime and low-level anti-social activity.

Bagworth has experienced an upward trend in its crime rate over the past year, with a total increase of 14.5%. The monthly data for 2025 reveals considerable volatility. The year began with a rate of 6.1 in January, dropping to 0.8 in June. A sharp increase followed, with the crime rate peaking in October at 9.9 per 1,000 residents. Another notable rise to 8.4 was recorded in August. The lowest points of the year were recorded in June and December/March, with rates between 0.8 and 1.5 per 1,000 residents. This pattern of periodic spikes suggests that criminal activity in Bagworth is subject to significant increases. Residents should remain vigilant year-round, as the recent annual increase indicates that safety levels are currently under more pressure than in previous years.

How To Keep Safe in Bagworth

The most frequent crime in Bagworth is violence and sexual offences, though overall numbers are low. To stay safe and maintain the village's high safety standards, consider these tips:

• Overnight Property Security: With burglary peaking at 27% during the night-time hours, always ensure all entry points are securely locked. Motion-activated lighting can be an effective deterrent for night-time intruders.
• Afternoon Home Security: Burglary and theft are also common in the afternoon (54% for theft). Ensure all doors and windows are securely locked when you leave the house, and consider using smart home devices to simulate occupancy.
• Be Mindful of Surroundings: When walking through the village, particularly in the evening, stay alert and stick to well-lit main routes. Avoid distractions like mobile phones or headphones.
• Report Anti-Social Behaviour: ASB is the second most common crime in Bagworth. Reporting incidents to the local police helps prevent low-level issues from escalating and maintains the village's peaceful environment.

Crime timing in Bagworth reveals a clear shift in the types of offences throughout the day. Morning (6am - 12pm) and afternoon (12pm - 6pm) hours are dominated by theft, which accounts for 52% and 54% of reports respectively. This suggests that opportunistic crimes are most frequent during the working day. Evening hours (6pm - 12am) see a significant rise in 'Other' crimes, including anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which make up 46% of reports during this period. As night falls (12am - 6am), burglary and vehicle crime become more prominent, accounting for 27% and 21% of reports respectively. Burglary also remains a consistent threat in the afternoon at 20%. These patterns indicate that while daytime crime is largely focused on theft, the night-time hours present a higher risk to residential property. Residents are advised to prioritize afternoon home security and ensuring maximum property protection overnight.

Compared to its neighbours, Bagworth is safer than Stanton under Bardon (102.1) but more active than Thornton (31.4). It is also more active than the tiny hamlets of Battram and Bardon, both of which recorded 0.0 crimes. Bagworth's position as a village with local amenities naturally results in more reported activity than its smaller, purely rural neighbours. For those seeking a safe residential area, Bagworth provides a more secure environment than the regional average, despite the recent increase in reported incidents. The contrast with nearby Stanton under Bardon is particularly notable, with Bagworth offering a significantly quieter alternative.

Bagworth's outstanding safety statistics and its exceptionally low property crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 are hallmarks of the village. However, the recent 14.5% increase in crime suggests that maintaining this security requires a proactive approach. Traditional CCTV systems are reactive; they only show you what happened after the fact. scOS provides a proactive alternative by using AI to detect threats at your property's perimeter before a crime occurs. In Bagworth, where burglary peaks in the night and afternoon, and anti-social behaviour is a primary concern, scOS can offer vital protection. Its ability to monitor all cameras simultaneously and trigger autonomous deterrents like lighting or audio alerts can stop an intruder before they cause damage. By choosing a system that prevents crime rather than just recording it, you can help ensure Bagworth remains one of the safest villages in the district, even as local trends shift.