Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Hinckley and Bosworth for July 2023, accounting for 36% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes assaults, domestic abuse, and sexual harassment, remains 21% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents is 27.7% lower than the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a testament to local efforts in community policing and targeted interventions. However, this relative safety is not uniform across all crime types. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, are 25% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s active event calendar, which includes festivals and summer fairs. Public order offences, which often involve anti-social behaviour and disturbances, also remain a concern.6 per 1,000 is 3% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism—likely influences these patterns. While the area’s lower violent crime rate may reflect a strong community ethos and effective local policing, the rise in property-related crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime suggests vulnerabilities that require further attention. The interplay between these factors underscores the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, one that balances the benefits of a vibrant local economy with the challenges of managing increased foot traffic and associated risks.

July 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crimes, including a 200% rise in robbery, driven by a jump from one to three incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the heightened focus on public safety during summer festivals. Burglary also rose by 68.4%, from 19 to 32 incidents, potentially linked to increased foot traffic during local events. Conversely, other crime fell by 58.3%, from 24 to 10 cases, suggesting a temporary dip in non-specific incidents. Public order offences dropped by 13%, from 77 to 67, a decline that could reflect the effectiveness of recent community engagement initiatives or seasonal shifts in crowd behaviour. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences remains 21% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by Hinckley and Bosworth’s community-focused policing strategies. However, criminal damage and arson are 25% above the UK average, indicating a need for further investigation into local factors contributing to this discrepancy.

Hinckley and Bosworth’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as summer months often see shifts in criminal activity tied to local events and tourism. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 23 crimes per day in July, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 116,682, this translates to one reported crime for every 167 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the area’s crime profile remains distinct, with notable variations in specific categories. For instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences is 21% below the UK average, reflecting a relatively safer environment in this category. However, criminal damage and arson are 25% above the UK average, suggesting localized factors such as community events or infrastructure may contribute to this trend. These comparisons highlight both the area’s strengths and areas where targeted efforts could further reduce crime.