Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hinckley and Bosworth, five crimes were reported in December 2025, placing the area 28.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This translates to a risk of approximately one crime for every 200 residents each month, a figure that remains consistently lower than national benchmarks. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). These figures align with patterns seen in areas with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, where seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping, extended party hours, and darker evenings may contribute to higher rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area was 22% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local initiatives or demographic factors such as a relatively stable community structure. However, the seasonal context of December—marked by holiday-related activity and reduced visibility—likely plays a role in shaping the crime profile, as evidenced by the sharp increase in bicycle theft and possession of weapons, which will be explored in greater detail in the highlights section.

December 2025 saw a 600% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one incident to seven. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may be linked to the holiday season, where increased cycling for festive shopping or travel could have exposed vulnerable bikes to opportunistic theft. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 200%, with three incidents reported—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These spikes, though isolated, highlight the potential for seasonal volatility in crime patterns. Meanwhile, theft from the person fell by 66.7%, from six to two incidents, reflecting heightened public awareness or increased police patrols during the festive period. The breakdown of crimes also revealed a significant shift in the balance between property and violent crime: while violent crimes constituted nearly 40% of the total, property crimes accounted for only 40.4% (238 of 587). This suggests a relatively higher proportion of violent incidents compared to other areas, which may be influenced by local dynamics such as the presence of retail hubs or nightlife venues. Anti-social behaviour, which was 46% below the UK average, and shoplifting, 47% below the UK average, indicate that the area’s crime profile is less severe in these categories, due to effective community policing or a lower density of high-risk environments.

The crime rate in Hinckley and Bosworth for December 2025 fell to 5.0 per 1,000, a 6.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4. This decline, though modest, suggests a possible stabilization in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 19 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in everyday life. When scaled to the population of 116,682, this equates to one reported crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores the relative safety of the area, even as it navigates the seasonal challenges of December. The comparison to the UK average is particularly instructive: while violent crime rates in Hinckley and Bosworth were 22% below the national figure, burglary rates were 43% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local housing patterns or the distribution of high-value properties. These contrasts highlight the importance of viewing crime data through both a national and local lens, ensuring that residents can make informed decisions about safety and community engagement.