Groby Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Groby recorded a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked safety gap reflects a combination of demographic factors and the area’s built-up character, which likely limits opportunities for certain types of crime. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.3%. These figures align with Groby’s role as a suburban community within Hinckley and Bosworth, where public spaces may foster both social interaction and occasional conflict. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor drinking—may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though these trends remain below UK averages. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and shoplifting, were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 70% below the national rate. This contrast suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors, such as community policing or retail security measures, may be effectively mitigating certain crime types. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson highlights a vulnerability that could benefit from targeted interventions, particularly during periods of heightened social activity. The overall crime profile indicates a resilient but not entirely immune community, with a need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in May 2025 was the 200% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to three. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in vehicle crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 75% as the category expanded from four to seven incidents. This rise may be linked to longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during May’s bank holidays. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident—a stark contrast to the previous month. Violent crimes, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, remained 40% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000. This highlights a persistent gap between Groby’s violent crime profile and national trends, though the category’s share of total crimes rose slightly compared to prior months. Residents may find the 75% drop in shoplifting particularly notable, indicating a potential reduction in retail-focused criminal activity.

Groby’s crime rate in May 2025 rose slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% increase from 4.2 per 1,000 in the previous month. This translates to approximately one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 229 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this community. While the overall rate remains stable, the distribution of crime types shifted, with property crimes declining and violent incidents rising. This monthly aggregate underscores the importance of contextual factors—such as seasonal activity and local events—that may influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Groby’s crime profile continues to be significantly safer than the national average, with property crime rates 62% below UK levels and violent crime 40% below. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 200%, suggests that targeted efforts may be needed to address this specific category.