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North West Leicestershire crime rate

Overview of North West Leicestershire crime rate

Crime levels in North West Leicestershire are rated as medium.

Securing the 10th position among 25 local boroughs in terms of crime rates, North West Leicestershire reported 9,143 incidents in 2023, within a population of 104,705. This equates to a crime rate of 87.32 per 1,000 people, showing a slight decrease of 1.61% from the previous year.

Dominant crime types include Violence and sexual offences (38.8%), Public order (10.4%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.8%), with the rarest being Possession of weapons (0.6%), Bicycle theft (0.4%), and Robbery (0.3%).

Of its 38 wards, those experiencing the highest crime rates are Snibston North (224.1), Ashby Money Hill (193.7), and Coalville West (147.7), while the safest are Hugglescote St Mary’s (41.0), Valley (North West Leicestershire) (40.4), and Ravenstone & Packington (39.3).

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In North West Leicestershire, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 2.05% in 2020, Other theft by 1.69% and Vehicle crime by 2.98% in 2022, along with Public order crimes rising by 2.67% in 2020 and Shoplifting by 1.93% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences also saw significant increases by 3.4% in 2020, 5.08% in 2021, and 4.91% in 2022. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 4.1% in 2021, and in Burglary and Other theft by 1.68% and 1.7% respectively in 2020, with another decrease in Other theft by 2.12% in 2023.

North West Leicestershire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9143 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3549 (38.8)%
  • Public order – 951 (10.4)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 898 (9.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 773 (8.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 751 (8.2)%
  • Other theft – 737 (8.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 454 (5.0)%
  • Burglary – 414 (4.5)%
  • Other crime – 206 (2.3)%
  • Drugs – 177 (1.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 109 (1.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 56 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 39 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 29 (0.3)%

How does North West Leicestershire compare against nearby areas ?

North West Leicestershire ranks 10th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North West Leicestershire

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North West Leicestershire. Highest crime rates in DE74, LE67, LE65 .

  • DE74 – 204.8
  • LE67 – 156.2
  • LE65 – 150.2
  • DE72 – 116.4
  • NG10 – 112.3
  • DE73 – 101.6
  • DE11 – 99.2
  • B79 – 84.3
  • DE7 – 75.4
  • DE12 – 73.3
  • LE12 – 62.3
  • LE6 – 15.1

Postcode districts in North West Leicestershire

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High Peak crime rate

Overview of High Peak crime rate

High Peak, with a medium crime rating, is positioned 11th among 25 neighboring districts. In 2023, the area saw 7,606 crimes reported among its 90,932 residents, leading to a crime rate of 83.64 per 1,000 people, reflecting a 4.44% decline from the prior year.
The most frequent crimes in High Peak are Violence and sexual offences (37.7%), Anti-social behaviour (16.9%), and Public order offences (9.9%), with the least common being theft from the person, robbery, and bicycle theft.
Out of its 28 wards, Buxton Central (241.8), Howard Town (167.0), and Gamesley (139.6) experience the highest crime rates, whereas Blackbrook, Simmondley, and Sett are the safest.
When examining postcode districts within or overlapping High Peak, S33 (133.7), SK22 (117.8), and SK13 (104.0) have the highest crime rates, compared to SK23, SK12, and SK14 which are the safest.
In High Peak, a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences highlights a challenging crime environment, particularly with significant spikes in violence and anti-social behaviour in 2020. However, there has been a decline in Anti-social behaviour, Other theft, and Shoplifting, indicating effective countermeasures in some areas. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions to sustain and enhance safety and security within the community.

High Peak crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7606 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2865 (37.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1286 (16.9)%
  • Public order – 753 (9.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 683 (9.0)%
  • Other theft – 522 (6.9)%
  • Burglary – 425 (5.6)%
  • Shoplifting – 393 (5.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 270 (3.5)%
  • Drugs – 148 (1.9)%
  • Other crime – 127 (1.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 44 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 42 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 28 (0.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 20 (0.3)%

How does High Peak compare against nearby areas ?

High Peak ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under High Peak

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with High Peak. Highest crime rates in S33, SK22, SK13 .

  • S33 – 133.7
  • SK22 – 117.8
  • SK13 – 104.0
  • SK17 – 101.7
  • SK23 – 98.3
  • SK12 – 22.0
  • SK14 – 0.5

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West Lindsey crime rate

Overview of West Lindsey crime rate

West Lindsey, with its medium crime rating, ranks 16th among 25 surrounding boroughs in terms of crime rate. The area reported 7,958 criminal incidents in 2023, serving a population of 95,153. This calculates to a crime rate of 83.63 per 1,000 people, showing a slight decrease of 2.64% from the previous year.
The most frequent crime types in West Lindsey are Violence and sexual offences (34.2%), Anti-social behaviour (16.1%), and Criminal damage and arson (11.3%), while Bicycle theft (0.6%), Robbery (0.5%), and Theft from the person (0.2%) are among the least common.
Of its 20 wards, Gainsborough South-West (384.5), Gainsborough East (165.0), and Gainsborough North (115.2) have the highest crime rates. The safest wards are Lea (31.7), Kelsey Wold (30.3), and Sudbrooke (19.9).
When it comes to postcode districts within West Lindsey, LN2 (131.6), DN21 (131.5), and DN17 (104.0) experience the highest crime rates, whereas NG23 (36.5), DN38 (36.3), and LN3 (32.8) are the safest.
In West Lindsey, Anti-social behaviour saw a significant increase of 10.21% in 2020, followed by decreases of 1.92% in 2021, 6.1% in 2022, and 1.74% in 2023. Shoplifting decreased by 2.08% in 2020 but increased by 2.25% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences rose by 4.83% in 2022 but saw a slight decrease of 1.84% in 2023. Burglary rates decreased by 1.65% in 2020.

West Lindsey crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7958 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2718 (34.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1278 (16.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 903 (11.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 632 (7.9)%
  • Other theft – 581 (7.3)%
  • Burglary – 531 (6.7)%
  • Public order – 463 (5.8)%
  • Vehicle crime – 333 (4.2)%
  • Other crime – 207 (2.6)%
  • Drugs – 129 (1.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 79 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 51 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 40 (0.5)%
  • Theft from the person – 13 (0.2)%

How does West Lindsey compare against nearby areas ?

West Lindsey ranks 16th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in West Lindsey wards

There are 20 wards within West Lindsey. Gainsborough South-West, Gainsborough East, Gainsborough North has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under West Lindsey

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with West Lindsey. Highest crime rates in LN2, DN21, DN17 .

  • LN2 – 131.6
  • DN21 – 131.5
  • DN17 – 104.0
  • LN1 – 103.0
  • LN8 – 89.4
  • DN37 – 78.8
  • DN41 – 78.6
  • DN20 – 64.9
  • DN39 – 62.2
  • LN7 – 56.4
  • NG23 – 36.5
  • DN38 – 36.3
  • LN3 – 32.8

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Amber Valley crime rate

Overview of Amber Valley crime rate

Amber Valley holds a medium crime rating, positioned 11th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rates. The area reported 12,318 incidents in 2023, with a population census indicating 126,206 residents. This translates to a crime rate of 97.6 per 1,000 people, marking a 4.36% increase from the previous year.

Amber Valley’s prevalent crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (37.0%), Anti-social behaviour (20.6%), and Public order (10.3%), with the rarest incidents being Theft from the person (0.4%), Robbery (0.4%), and Bicycle theft (0.3%).

The borough comprises 23 wards, with Heanor West (197.8), Ripley (186.1), and Alfreton (162.4) reporting the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards are Crich (46.7), Belper North (40.2), and Alport (33.7).

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Amber Valley has experienced increases in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences, particularly in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences continuing to rise into 2022. On the other hand, there has been a notable decrease in Anti-social behaviour rates from 2021 to 2023, alongside reductions in Other theft, Shoplifting, and Vehicle crime in 2020.

Amber Valley crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12318 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4557 (37.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2534 (20.6)%
  • Public order – 1270 (10.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1072 (8.7)%
  • Other theft – 701 (5.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 576 (4.7)%
  • Vehicle crime – 506 (4.1)%
  • Burglary – 376 (3.1)%
  • Drugs – 260 (2.1)%
  • Other crime – 219 (1.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 115 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 50 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 44 (0.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 38 (0.3)%

How does Amber Valley compare against nearby areas ?

Amber Valley ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Amber Valley wards

There are 23 wards within Amber Valley. Heanor West, Ripley, Alfreton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Amber Valley

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Amber Valley. Highest crime rates in DE75, DE22, DE21 .

  • DE75 – 234.6
  • DE22 – 218.5
  • DE21 – 213.9
  • DE55 – 129.0
  • DE56 – 102.9
  • NG16 – 81.6
  • DE7 – 75.4
  • DE4 – 68.9
  • S11 – 59.2
  • DE5 – 55.6
  • DE6 – 37.6
  • DE3 – 17.3

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Hinckley and Bosworth crime rate

Overview of Hinckley and Bosworth crime rate

Hinckley and Bosworth, situated 21st among nearby districts, enjoys a low crime rate. In 2023, it reported 8,064 crimes for a population of 113,640, leading to a crime rate of 70.96 per 1,000 residents, a 5.15% decrease from the year before.
The district’s most common crimes include Violence and sexual offences (40.1%), Criminal damage and arson (10.0%), and Public order offences (9.7%), with the least common being bicycle theft, robbery, and theft from the person.
Its 16 wards show the highest crime rates in Hinckley Castle (184.0), Earl Shilton (82.1), and Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton (78.4), while Burbage Sketchley and Stretton, Ambien, and Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy are the safest.
Postcode districts within or overlapping Hinckley and Bosworth reveal LE19 (234.5), LE67 (156.2), and LE3 (134.2) as having the highest crime rates, compared to CV13, LE8, and LE6 as the safest.
In Hinckley and Bosworth, there has been an uptick in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Public order, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences, indicating a complex crime scenario with varying challenges. Notably, violence and public disorder have seen increments over the years, necessitating focused efforts to address these issues. However, reductions in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, and Vehicle crime in certain years hint at the effectiveness of targeted crime prevention strategies, showcasing a dynamic response to crime trends.

Hinckley and Bosworth crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8064 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3233 (40.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 805 (10.0)%
  • Public order – 785 (9.7)%
  • Other theft – 734 (9.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 615 (7.6)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 567 (7.0)%
  • Burglary – 388 (4.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 344 (4.3)%
  • Other crime – 233 (2.9)%
  • Drugs – 183 (2.3)%
  • Possession of weapons – 55 (0.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 51 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 42 (0.5)%
  • Theft from the person – 29 (0.4)%

How does Hinckley and Bosworth compare against nearby areas ?

Hinckley and Bosworth ranks 21st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Hinckley and Bosworth wards

There are 16 wards within Hinckley and Bosworth. Hinckley Castle, Earl Shilton, Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Hinckley and Bosworth

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Hinckley and Bosworth. Highest crime rates in LE19, LE67, LE3 .

  • LE19 – 234.5
  • LE67 – 156.2
  • LE3 – 134.2
  • CV11 – 116.1
  • CV10 – 100.6
  • LE10 – 81.3
  • CV9 – 77.8
  • DE12 – 73.3
  • LE9 – 53.5
  • CV13 – 50.2
  • LE8 – 35.2
  • LE6 – 15.1

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