Rural Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a notable improvement in Rural Hinckley and Bosworth’s overall crime rate, which stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents — 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime reflects the area’s built-up rural character, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain offences. Property crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 16 of the 27 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and other theft (5 incidents) making up the next largest shares. The seasonal context of December, characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the potential for empty homes during the holiday period, likely influenced the distribution of crime types. For example, the relatively low incidence of shoplifting (2 incidents) compared to the UK average may be attributed to the area’s smaller retail footprint and lower tourist activity. Conversely, the 100% increase in robbery compared to the UK average for that category suggests a unique local dynamic, linked to targeted incidents during the festive season. While the overall rate remains well below the national average, the sharp month-on-month rise in vehicle crime and criminal damage highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors such as reduced visibility and increased alcohol consumption during the party season may temporarily elevate certain risks. These patterns illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, reinforcing the importance of tailored community-based crime prevention strategies.

December 2025 witnessed sharp increases in vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, and other theft, with vehicle crime alone rising by 300% from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though significant, occurred against a backdrop of declines in burglary, public order offences, and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 75%, 50%, and 50% respectively. The area’s violent crime rate, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 61% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a contrast to the 100% increase in robbery compared to the UK average. Residents may find the 300% spike in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the vulnerability of parked vehicles during the holiday season, potentially linked to increased foot traffic and dark evenings. Meanwhile, the drop in burglary, from 4 to 1 incident, suggests that heightened community awareness or seasonal home security measures may have played a role.

The crime rate in Rural Hinckley and Bosworth rose by 34.7% from 2.9 per 1,000 in November to 3.9 per 1,000 in December 2025, marking the first monthly increase in the year. Despite this, the area remains 44.3% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in December, a figure that, while consistent with the area’s generally low crime profile, reflects the impact of holiday-related activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 255 residents, a rate that, when contextualised against the local population of 6,884, underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in this built-up rural area remains markedly lower than the UK average, even as seasonal factors such as empty homes over the holidays may temporarily elevate certain crime types.