Rural Hinckley and Bosworth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Hinckley and Bosworth recorded a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, a figure 60.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend in the area’s historically low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.6% of all incidents, with a notable 66.7% increase compared to the previous month. This rise, occurring during a post-holiday period characterised by shorter days and reduced retail activity, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased indoor gatherings or disrupted routines. The area’s violent crime rate—1.5 per 1,000—remains 40% below the UK average, suggesting local protective factors such as strong community engagement or effective policing. However, the surge in violence and criminal damage highlights a potential vulnerability in areas with limited surveillance or high foot traffic during off-peak hours. Meanwhile, burglary and property-related crimes, while lower than the UK average, remain a concern given their 33% above national levels. The seasonal context of January—typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and lower retail footfall—may explain the lower rates of vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 87.5% and 80% respectively. These fluctuations underscore the combination of environmental factors and criminal behaviour, with the area’s rural-urban hybrid character likely influencing both the types and timing of incidents. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing the recent spikes in violence and criminal damage, while also noting the overall safety of the region compared to national benchmarks.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 66.7% in January 2025, rising from six to ten incidents—a sharp increase that residents should monitor closely. This category, which accounted for 52.6% of all crimes, remains 40% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may temper broader national trends. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled from one to two incidents, a 100% increase, while other theft also rose sharply from zero to two cases. These spikes contrast with declines in vehicle crime (down 87.5%) and anti-social behaviour (down 80%), indicating shifting patterns in criminal activity. The area’s burglary rate, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 33% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in property crime. Residents may find the breakdown of violent crimes—dominating the total—particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for community awareness in addressing this trend.

Rural Hinckley and Bosworth’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 29.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area’s overall crime rate well below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific categories. Monthly exposure analysis reveals that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 362 residents. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 6,884, illustrates that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime. However, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in violence and criminal damage—suggests that while the overall risk is low, certain areas or activities may require closer attention. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with violent crimes accounting for 52.6% of all incidents, significantly below the UK’s 40% share for the same category.