Crime in Forest Bradgate: statistics, rates and trends
160 crimes were recorded in Forest Bradgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Forest Bradgate at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Bradgate
- Types of crime in Forest Bradgate
- Forest Bradgate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Bradgate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Bradgate
- Demographics of Forest Bradgate
- Questions about crime in Forest Bradgate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (41), vehicle crime (22) and anti-social behaviour (21) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Forest Bradgate | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 160 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.8 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,344 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Forest Bradgate peaked in the year to August 2018 (212 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 160 | 47.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 146 | 43.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 203 | 60.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 172 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 189 | 56.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 172 | 51.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 160 | 47.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 192 | 57.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 212 | 63.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
Compared with England and Wales, Forest Bradgate recorded notably more vehicle crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 12.3 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 4.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Forest Bradgate; the highest is Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe (80.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughborough Nanpantan (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Bradgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | +33% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | +54% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | +67% |
| Rothley Brook | 386 | 46.3 | -3% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 124 | 41.3 | -14% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 450 | 60.0 | +25% |
| Mountsorrel | 402 | 56.2 | +18% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 653 | 53.3 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Forest Bradgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Markfield Lane | 13 |
| On or near Rushey Lane | 13 |
| On or near Warren Hill | 10 |
| On or near Bradgate Road | 9 |
| On or near Maplewell Road | 9 |
| On or near Paterson Drive | 8 |
| On or near Forest Rock Close | 7 |
| On or near Perry Close | 7 |
| On or near Bird Hill Road | 5 |
Of the 139 crimes in Forest Bradgate with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 56.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 28 | 20.1% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 7.9% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Forest Bradgate has an estimated population of 3,344 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest Bradgate average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Forest Bradgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Forest Bradgate a safe place to live?
Forest Bradgate recorded 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Forest Bradgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 41 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (22).
Is crime in Forest Bradgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Bradgate was up 10% on the year before: 160 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 146 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest Bradgate?
About 3,344 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest Bradgate?
Forest Bradgate is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.