Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hinckley and Bosworth, 5.4 crimes were reported in December 2024 — a figure 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1. This per-capita perspective translates to a daily risk that, while present, remains lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which made up 44.5% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8.4%) and criminal damage (7.3%). These patterns align with the area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics, where retail centres and residential areas may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents and property damage. Seasonal factors also played a role, as December’s dark evenings, holiday-related activity, and empty homes during the festive season likely influenced crime dynamics. While violence and sexual offences dominate, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (47% below UK) and anti-social behaviour suggest that local initiatives or community vigilance may be tempering some trends. However, the persistence of property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in securing homes and vehicles during the winter months. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, underscores the need for continued attention to specific areas of risk, particularly in managing violent incidents and property-related offences.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery increasing by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents) and burglary rising sharply by 82.6% (from 23 to 42). These increases contrast with declines in shoplifting (-37.5%, from 56 to 35) and bicycle theft (-50%, from 2 to 1), suggesting seasonal and situational factors may be at play. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 6% below the UK average, indicating a potential effectiveness of local policing strategies in mitigating such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which dropped to 0.5 per 1,000 (47% below the UK average), and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 47% below) both show significant underperformance compared to national levels, possibly reflecting community engagement or targeted interventions. The sharp rise in burglary, however, raises questions about home security practices during the holiday season, when properties may be unoccupied. Residents might consider reviewing locks and alarms as a precaution, given the 82.6% increase in this category. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends, with some areas of the district performing well below average while others show concerning upward trends.

The crime rate in Hinckley and Bosworth dropped by 5.1% in December 2024 compared to the previous month, falling from 5.7 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This monthly decline, though modest, aligns with the broader trend of maintaining a rate significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 20 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the local population of 116,682. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low likelihood of encountering crime for the average individual. This statistic, however, does not account for variations in risk across different parts of the district. For instance, areas with higher concentrations of retail or nightlife may experience different rates than quieter residential zones. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the district’s lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and anti-social behaviour — both well below UK levels — contribute to the overall sense of safety. Yet the increase in burglary highlights a vulnerability that, if unaddressed, could shift this balance. These comparisons underscore the importance of targeted measures to manage rising concerns while maintaining the district’s generally safer profile relative to the UK as a whole.