Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Hinckley and Bosworth in September 2025 reveals a combination of seasonal patterns and local dynamics, with violent crimes accounting for 40.3% of all incidents—significantly higher than other categories and the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime suggests a focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts, possibly influenced by the area’s mix of urban and suburban environments. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, underscores the district’s relatively low levels of criminal activity. This achievement may be attributed to effective policing strategies, community cohesion, and the area’s demographic composition, which includes a significant proportion of stable households and limited high-risk populations. Seasonal factors also played a role, as the transition to autumn typically reduces outdoor activity and visitor numbers, contributing to the month-on-month decline in crime rates. The breakdown of crimes further illustrates this trend: anti-social behaviour, which often peaks in warmer months, fell by 24.7%, while property crimes such as shoplifting and bicycle theft rose modestly. These fluctuations align with the back-to-school period, which likely increased retail activity and, consequently, shoplifting incidents. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—13% above the UK average—highlights a specific vulnerability, linked to the district’s older housing stock or the seasonal influx of residents engaging in outdoor activities. The low rates of vehicle crime (25% below UK average) and drug-related offences (62% below UK average) suggest that the district’s infrastructure and policing efforts are effective in curbing these types of crime. Overall, the crime picture in Hinckley and Bosworth reflects a balance between proactive community engagement and the challenges posed by seasonal transitions, requiring continued attention to emerging issues such as property crime and vandalism.

September 2025 saw a 16.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 43 to 50 incidents, reflecting heightened retail activity during the back-to-school period. Bicycle theft doubled to four cases, likely linked to increased cycling during autumn mornings. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 43.8%, from 16 to 9, possibly due to seasonal changes reducing illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 24.7%, from 97 to 73, indicating potential improvements in community engagement or policing efforts. The crime mix shifted with violent offences remaining the largest category at 40.3%, but property crimes decreasing slightly compared to the previous month. This suggests a focus on addressing violent crime while maintaining overall crime control. The rate of criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 13%, highlighting a specific challenge in the district. This could be linked to the area’s mix of older housing stock and seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity in the early autumn. Residents may find the sharp rise in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for enhanced retail security measures during peak shopping periods. The decline in anti-social behaviour may also reflect the effectiveness of local initiatives targeting youth engagement, though the increase in shoplifting points to vulnerabilities in retail environments during transitional periods. These trends highlight both successes and areas for further attention in the district’s crime management strategy.

Hinckley and Bosworth’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, an 8.3% decrease from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer visitors in the area. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively stable crime environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, underscoring the low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights that the district’s crime profile is significantly lower than the national benchmark, with violent crime rates 11% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 49% below. This suggests a community with strong local policing and social cohesion, though the slight rise in criminal damage and arson (13% above UK average) indicates areas requiring targeted intervention. The district’s size—home to over 116,000 residents—means crime statistics are distributed across a mix of urban and rural settings, with Hinckley’s town centre and Bosworth’s more suburban areas each presenting distinct crime dynamics. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (25% below UK average) may reflect the district’s limited commuter traffic and effective road safety measures, though this remains an area to monitor as seasonal travel patterns shift. The geographic diversity of the district, including both urban retail hubs and rural landscapes, may contribute to the nuanced distribution of crime types. For instance, the higher rate of criminal damage and arson could be linked to older housing stock in certain areas, while the decline in anti-social behaviour might reflect successful community engagement initiatives. These factors collectively shape a crime picture that is both stable and context-specific, requiring tailored approaches to address emerging challenges.