Crime in Forest Bradgate: statistics, rates and trends
161 crimes were recorded in Forest Bradgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Forest Bradgate
- Questions about crime in Forest Bradgate
- About this data
161 crimes were recorded in Forest Bradgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 42 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Forest Bradgate has the 3,100th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Forest Bradgate | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 161 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,344 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Forest Bradgate was highest in the year to July 2018 (224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (153). Over the whole period it fell 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 161 | 48.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 153 | 45.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 205 | 61.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 175 | 52.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 181 | 54.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 169 | 50.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 169 | 50.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 183 | 54.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 224 | 67.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Forest Bradgate over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 12.6 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 6.9 | 1.40 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +38% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.8 | 1.35 | -30% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +57% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +25% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.1 | 0.64 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 0.44 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Forest Bradgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Forest Bradgate recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Forest Bradgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Forest Bradgate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Forest Bradgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Forest Bradgate recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Forest Bradgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Forest Bradgate recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Forest Bradgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Forest Bradgate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Forest Bradgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Forest Bradgate recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Forest Bradgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Forest Bradgate recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Forest Bradgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Forest Bradgate recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Forest Bradgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Forest Bradgate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Forest Bradgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Forest Bradgate recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Forest Bradgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Forest Bradgate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Forest Bradgate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Forest Bradgate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Forest Bradgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Forest Bradgate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Forest Bradgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Forest Bradgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Bradgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | +31% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 381 | 75.4 | +57% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 889 | 83.4 | +73% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -3% |
| Loughborough Nanpantan | 130 | 43.3 | -10% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | +24% |
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | +21% |
| Loughborough Ashby | 628 | 51.2 | +6% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Forest Bradgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Markfield Lane | 14 |
| On or near Rushey Lane | 12 |
| On or near Warren Hill | 11 |
| On or near Bradgate Road | 10 |
| On or near Maplewell Road | 10 |
| On or near Paterson Drive | 8 |
| On or near Forest Rock Close | 7 |
| On or near Perry Close | 6 |
| On or near Bird Hill Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Forest Bradgate over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 47.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 25 | 15.5% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 7.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 6.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% |
Forest Bradgate has an estimated population of 3,344. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Forest Bradgate sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Forest Bradgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Forest Bradgate a safe place to live?
Forest Bradgate recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Forest Bradgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (23).
Is crime in Forest Bradgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Bradgate was up 5% on the year before: 161 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 153 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Forest Bradgate?
Forest Bradgate is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Forest Bradgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.