Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 116,682, Hinckley and Bosworth recorded 573 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 27.9% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this period. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of all incidents (221 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.0%). These patterns align with January’s typical seasonal context: a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may contribute to lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier months. The area’s relatively low crime rate could reflect its mixed urban-rural character, with Hinckley’s market town core and Bosworth’s more sparsely populated regions balancing exposure to different risk factors. Violent crime in Hinckley and Bosworth is 24% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the district’s smaller population density and community-focused policing strategies. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson is 4% above the UK average, linked to the area’s industrial heritage and the presence of older properties requiring maintenance.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences increasing by 37.1% (35 → 48) and anti-social behaviour rising by 25.0% (56 → 70). These increases may reflect the return of more social activity after the holiday season, though they remain below UK averages for both categories. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 37.8% (45 → 28), and bicycle theft dropped by 42.9% (7 → 4), likely due to colder weather reducing outdoor activity and the likelihood of theft. Violence and sexual offences remained a dominant category, but their rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 24% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community engagement or targeted policing may be effective. Residents may find the daily crime count of 18 incidents useful for context: this equates to roughly one crime every 5.5 hours across the district. The rate of possession of weapons also rose sharply by 66.7% (3 → 5), though it remains 100% below the UK average, indicating a rare but notable spike in this category. These fluctuations highlight the need for continued monitoring of specific hotspots, particularly in areas with higher public order incidents.

Hinckley and Bosworth’s crime rate in January 2026 (4.9 per 1,000) was 2.4% lower than the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the district experienced 18 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is mitigated by the area’s population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that, despite the absolute number of incidents, the population density and geographic spread of Hinckley and Bosworth likely dilute the impact of crimes on individual residents. Comparing this to other districts, the 27.9% gap between Hinckley and Bosworth’s rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, though specific categories like burglary (43% above UK average) indicate areas for targeted intervention. The combination of low overall rates and select categories exceeding national averages illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in mixed-terrain regions, where urban and rural dynamics intersect.