Rural Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Hinckley and Bosworth's crime rate in June 2024 was 5.1 per 1,000 residents — 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area firmly within the safer end of the national spectrum, a position consistent with its character as a largely rural built-up area with limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.7% of all reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (14.3%) and burglary (11.4%). These figures reflect a mix of local dynamics: the high proportion of violent offences may be linked to seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased foot traffic during the early summer months. Conversely, the relatively low rates of property crime compared to the UK average suggest a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing. The area's crime profile is also shaped by its rural context, where vehicle crime and burglary may be influenced by dispersed housing patterns and limited public transport options. Seasonal rhythms appear to play a role, as June marks the start of summer holidays and increased tourism in nearby coastal areas, which could indirectly affect local crime patterns through changes in population movement and activity levels. While the overall rate remains stable, the balance between violent and property crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific categories.

June 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns. Public order offences surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), a jump that may reflect increased social activity during the early summer season. Burglary also doubled (from 2 to 4 cases), potentially linked to warmer weather and longer daylight hours creating opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Violence and sexual offences rose sharply by 77.8% (from 9 to 16 cases), though this category still remains 17% below the UK average for the same category. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 37.5% (from 8 to 5 cases), a decline that may be attributed to seasonal changes in car usage or improved local enforcement. The area's vehicle crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is higher than the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a 56% disparity that suggests local factors such as rural road networks or vehicle storage practices may contribute to this trend. Burglary rates (0.6 per 1,000) are 100% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a need for further analysis of local vulnerabilities. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal, demographic, and geographic factors shaping crime trends in this rural built-up area.

Compared to the previous month, June 2024 saw a 29.6% increase in the area's crime rate, rising from 3.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, while still well below the UK average, suggests a need for vigilance in addressing emerging patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period — a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size of 6,884 residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents — a statistic that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. When compared to the UK average, the area's crime rate is significantly lower, but specific categories like burglary and vehicle crime remain above national benchmarks. This contrast highlights the importance of localized analysis, as the area's rural character may create unique conditions not fully captured by national averages. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the crime rate, while rising, remains proportionally low given the area's size, suggesting that targeted measures may be more effective than broad-based initiatives in addressing the specific challenges faced by this built-up rural area.