Rural Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Hinckley and Bosworth’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25% of all crimes), followed by vehicle crime (16.7%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These figures suggest a mix of localised issues and broader patterns influenced by seasonal factors. June marks the start of summer, a period when rural tourism often begins, potentially increasing exposure to certain crime types. However, the area’s low overall rate may reflect its character as a built-up area within a largely rural district, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The violence and sexual offences rate was 69% below the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the area’s overall safety profile. Vehicle crime, though 28% above the UK average, remained a minor portion of the total crime count, indicating that while specific vulnerabilities exist, they do not dominate the local crime picture. This combination of factors paints a nuanced picture of a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a significantly safer environment than the national average.

June 2023 saw notable month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft, shoplifting, and 'other crime' all increasing by 100% compared to May. These spikes, though small in absolute terms (each category reported one incident), suggest emerging trends or isolated incidents that warrant monitoring. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75% (from four to one incident), and burglary decreased by 50% (from two to one), indicating potential success in local interventions or natural fluctuations. The area’s vehicle crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 was 28% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the presence of rural roads with higher exposure to vehicle-related incidents. Meanwhile, public order offences were 40% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area’s likely lower population density and fewer crowded public spaces. For residents, the 58.8% gap from the UK average is a tangible reminder that local safety measures and environmental factors—such as the absence of major urban centres—play a significant role in maintaining lower crime rates. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics, as national averages can obscure regional variations shaped by geography, demographics, and local policies.

The crime rate in June 2023 (3.5 per 1,000) marked a 20% decrease from May’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of declining crime in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of approximately one crime per day (24 total over 30 days) provides a tangible reference point for residents, illustrating that the area remains largely free from frequent incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 287 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. With a population of 6,884, the area’s small size means that each crime has a proportionally larger impact on the community, yet the overall volume remains minimal. This contrast with the UK average is further amplified by the area’s built-up status within a rural district, which may combine the lower crime rates typically associated with rural areas with the infrastructure and services found in more developed regions. The combination of these factors—low population density, limited urban sprawl, and a relatively stable community—likely contributes to the area’s position as one of the safer places in the country, even as specific crime types like vehicle theft remain slightly above the national norm.