Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Hinckley and Bosworth recorded 578 crimes, translating to a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure represents a 32.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, placing the district among the safer areas in the country. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35% of all incidents (202 cases), followed by other theft (9.5%, 55 cases) and vehicle crime (9.3%, 54 cases). These patterns align with the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics, where retail centres may drive theft-related offences and residential areas could contribute to vehicle crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: January's post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower shoplifting rates, while shorter daylight hours may have limited opportunities for outdoor crimes. The district's crime profile also shows significant disparities from the UK average, with anti-social behaviour incidents 70% below the national rate and criminal damage and arson 30% below. These figures may reflect community cohesion efforts or the area's lower population density, which can reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The overall crime rate remains stable compared to the previous month, suggesting no major shifts in criminal activity despite localized fluctuations in specific categories. This consistency, combined with the district's below-average rates for most crime types, indicates a relatively secure environment for residents, though targeted interventions may still be necessary to address the sharp increases in weapon possession and bicycle theft.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories, with possession of weapons jumping 400% from one incident to five, and bicycle theft rising 133.3% from three to seven. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns or situational factors affecting local criminal activity. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 66.7% from six to two, and public order offences dropped by 30.8% from 65 to 45, suggesting possible reductions in alcohol-related or youth-driven disturbances. The district's violent crime rate—1.7 per 1,000 residents—remains 35% below the UK average, consistent with a broader trend of lower violence rates in this area. Anti-social behaviour incidents were 70% below the national average, a figure that could reflect community engagement efforts or the area's character as a mix of urban and rural environments with less concentrated nightlife or public spaces.

Hinckley and Bosworth's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% decrease from the previous month's 5.1. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized changes in specific categories warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 202 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 116,682, this rate places the district 32.4% below the UK average, highlighting a relatively safer profile compared to national trends. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with notable fluctuations in individual crime categories, such as the 400% surge in weapon possession offences, which may reflect seasonal or situational factors rather than a broader trend. These figures offer a snapshot of how crime distribution interacts with the area's specific demographics and geography, even as the overall picture remains consistent with recent months.