Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hinckley and Bosworth’s September 2023 crime data reveals an unusual anomaly: anti-social behaviour was 70% below the UK average, a stark departure from the national trend. This category, which accounted for 7.6% of all crimes in the district, had a rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the UK average of 1.3. The overall crime rate for the area was 5.7 per 1,000, 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0, highlighting a broader pattern of lower-than-expected crime levels. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.4% of total) and public order incidents (11.0%), with the former’s rate (2.2 per 1,000) 20% below the UK average. This mix of violent and public order crimes may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the back-to-school period and university freshers arriving in the area, which could contribute to increased social interactions and associated tensions. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (46% below UK average) and theft from the person (100% below UK average) suggest that Hinckley and Bosworth’s retail and public spaces may be more secure or less targeted than national benchmarks. However, the significant drop in anti-social behaviour raises questions about local interventions or community dynamics that may be mitigating such incidents. The area’s crime profile, characterised by lower rates of property crime and anti-social behaviour, contrasts with higher proportions of violent and public order offences, a pattern that could reflect the district’s unique demographic and geographic features, such as its mix of urban and semi-rural areas and the presence of educational institutions.

September 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and drugs-related crimes rising by 77.8% (from 9 to 16). These increases may partly explain a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (38.4% of total) outpacing property crimes (36.8%). Conversely, robbery fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and bicycle theft decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted thefts. The category of anti-social behaviour stood out as 70% below the UK average (0.4 vs 1.3 per 1,000), a stark contrast to other areas. Residents may find the drop in robbery rates particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential improvement in local safety measures or community vigilance. The UK comparison for vehicle crime (0.5 vs 0.5 per 1,000) shows a marginal 4% increase, a minor fluctuation in a category that is otherwise stable.

Hinckley and Bosworth’s crime rate in September 2023 rose by 7.8% compared to August, moving from 5.3 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns as the area transitions into autumn. Locally, 22 crimes were reported each day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to national trends. With a population of 116,682, the scale of this monthly exposure remains proportionally manageable, though the slight upward trend warrants attention. The population context further highlights that the overall rate of 5.7 per 1,000 is 28.7% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics unique to Hinckley and Bosworth.