Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Hinckley and Bosworth's crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 34.6% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 23% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), a trend that may reflect the area's demographic composition or effective policing strategies. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents is 25% below the UK average of 8.4, highlighting a consistently lower-than-average risk of victimisation. This contrast is particularly notable given the area's seasonal context: July, a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, which typically correlate with higher crime rates in similar regions. However, Hinckley and Bosworth's data suggests a resilience to such pressures, with property crimes (290 incidents) and violent crimes (254 incidents) maintaining a balanced distribution (49.6% and 42.0% respectively). Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) and criminal damage (78 incidents) further shaped the crime picture. The area's lower-than-expected rates for shoplifting (41% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) may indicate successful community initiatives or geographic factors, such as a lower concentration of retail centres or fewer cycling commuters. These patterns align with Hinckley and Bosworth's character as a mixed urban-rural district, where community policing and localised interventions may contribute to sustained crime reduction.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 266.7% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 11 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 49.3% to 100 incidents, potentially linked to the area's seasonal vibrancy. Conversely, other crime dropped by 72.0%, from 25 to 7, indicating a possible reduction in unclassified incidents or improved reporting accuracy. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.6% of all crimes, remained 23% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The sharp decline in bicycle theft (-44.4%) and possession of weapons (-33.3%) may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal changes in outdoor activity patterns.

Hinckley and Bosworth's crime rate in July 2024 remained stable at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% increase from June's 6.2 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, illustrating the relative safety of the district compared to the UK average. With a population of 116,682, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable frequency of incidents, though the stability in crime rates may reflect the area's established community structures and policing efforts. The comparison to the UK average highlights a 25% reduction in crime, a trend that could be influenced by local initiatives or demographic factors unique to Hinckley and Bosworth.