Coalville Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Coalville's crime rate in January 2026 reached 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.1% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than December's 9.2, reflects ongoing challenges in a built-up area where violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture. These incidents accounted for 35.9% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday lulls, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the mix of crimes observed. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 72% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with areas where community engagement and social cohesion are critical factors. Public order offences, at 114% above the UK average, further underscore the need for targeted interventions in public spaces. Despite these challenges, shoplifting saw a 30% decline below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective retail crime prevention strategies. The data illustrates a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with Coalville's built-up character shaping the types and rates of crime experienced.

Bicycle theft in January 2026 saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to two incidents—a sharp contrast to the 62.5% decline in drugs offences, which fell from eight to three. This divergence highlights shifting patterns in local crime, with anti-social behaviour and violence remaining high. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all crimes, 16% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the area's elevated overall rate. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell 30% below the UK average, suggesting that retail-focused crime prevention measures may be yielding results. The 100% increase in bicycle theft, however, raises questions about unmet needs in theft prevention for personal property, particularly in a built-up area with potential cycling infrastructure. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both persistent issues like violence and emerging trends such as bicycle theft.

Coalville's crime rate in January 2026 dropped by 11.9% compared to December 2025, falling from 9.2 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with typical seasonal patterns in built-up areas where post-holiday periods see reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor crimes. Locally, the average of 5 crimes reported per day translates to a daily risk that, while consistent with prior months, remains higher than the UK average. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents—a figure that, when contextualised against Coalville's population of 21,069, illustrates the monthly exposure to crime in a densely populated built-up area. This rate is 19.1% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in maintaining public safety relative to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the absolute number of crimes may seem low, the proportion of incidents per capita remains elevated compared to the UK as a whole.