Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hinckley and Bosworth, 5.1 crimes were reported in December 2023—29.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 198 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38% of all recorded incidents, followed by public order offences (11%) and other theft (9.9%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), where Hinckley and Bosworth’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 sits 27% below. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping and party season—may partly explain the prominence of violent incidents, though the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Public order offences, while a smaller share of total crimes, exceed the UK average by 25%, suggesting local factors such as social gatherings or event-related activity could be contributing. The data also highlights a stark contrast in specific categories: shoplifting, for example, occurred at a rate 39% below the UK average, reflecting lower retail footfall or effective policing in high-street areas.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to November. Other crime rose by 86.7%, with incidents increasing from 15 to 28—a jump that could reflect unseasonal activity or underreporting in previous months. Other theft also rose by 34.9%, possibly linked to increased retail activity during the festive period, though this category remains 15% below the UK average. Vehicle crime increased by 17.8%, aligning with seasonal trends where parked vehicles in residential areas may be more vulnerable during darker evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 47.9%, a decline that may be attributed to fewer empty homes over the holidays or improved community vigilance. Robbery rates dropped by 33.3%, due to reduced foot traffic in commercial areas during Christmas closures. The UK comparison reveals further contrasts: while public order offences exceed the national average by 25%, anti-social behaviour is 78% below the UK rate, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic differences in social dynamics. These variations underscore the complexity of crime trends, with some categories aligning with seasonal expectations while others defy them.

The crime rate in December 2023 (5.1 per 1,000) marked a 12.0% decline from November’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as holiday-related reduced activity. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported each day in December—a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the area’s population of 116,682. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 198 residents, a metric that helps residents gauge risk in relation to their immediate community. When compared to the UK average, Hinckley and Bosworth’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, but the daily crime count reveals a local rhythm of activity that may be shaped by the area’s character. For instance, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (39% below the UK average) could indicate a lower density of retail spaces or effective local policing strategies. Meanwhile, the 25% above UK average for public order offences suggests that areas with higher foot traffic or event venues may see more incidents during the festive season. These comparisons highlight how local conditions—whether demographic, geographic or economic—interact with national trends to shape a unique crime picture.