Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continuation of Hinckley and Bosworth’s position as a relatively low-crime area, with an overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—24.4% below the UK average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (34.8% of total), followed by vehicle crime (9.7%) and anti-social behaviour (9.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mixed urban-rural district with a strong retail and industrial presence, which may drive both property crime and anti-social incidents. Seasonally, the start of summer likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher vehicle crime and bicycle theft. However, the 33% above UK average for vehicle crime contrasts with the 57% below UK average for anti-social behaviour, reflecting local policing priorities or community dynamics. The drop in violence and sexual offences (14.6% month-on-month) could be linked to the start of the summer term, reducing late-night incidents in educational zones. While the overall rate rose slightly from May, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement or infrastructure may be playing a role in maintaining lower crime levels.

The most dramatic shift in June 2024 was a 350% increase in bicycle theft, jumping from 2 to 9 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal shifts as summer cycling activity intensifies. Concurrently, burglary rose by 66.7% (27 to 45), a category where Hinckley and Bosworth's rate is 33% above the UK average. This contrast with the 57% below UK average for anti-social behaviour highlights a complex mix of crime trends. Violence and sexual offences fell by 14.6%, a drop consistent with the start of the summer term, which may see reduced late-night activity in educational areas. Vehicle crime—already 33% above the UK average—remained a persistent concern, suggesting that local infrastructure or traffic patterns may be contributing factors.

Hinckley and Bosworth's crime rate rose by 3.0% from 6.0 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 compared to May. While this marks a slight increase, the area remains 24.4% below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly 24 crimes reported per day across the 30-day period, or one crime for every 162 residents over the course of the month. The population-scaled perspective shows that the rate remains significantly lower than the national benchmark, with the most notable disparity in anti-social behaviour (57% below the UK average). This suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area’s mix of urban and rural settings—may be contributing to sustained lower rates despite the recent uptick. The daily crime figure, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the area’s population size and geographic spread, which likely dilutes the impact of concentrated incidents.