Crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
- Types of crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
- Population and deprivation in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
- Questions about crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle has the 2,608th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.7 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,505 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle was highest in the year to July 2023 (560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (448). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 448 | 59.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 511 | 68.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 528 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 560 | 74.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 515 | 68.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 467 | 62.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 549 | 73.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 502 | 66.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 529 | 70.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 21.3 | 0.62 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 7.9 | 1.16 | -6% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -23% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.7 | 0.32 | -5% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -48% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +57% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -44% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | +10% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 381 | 75.4 | +26% |
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | -3% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 889 | 83.4 | +40% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,838 | 234.8 | +293% |
| Loughborough East | 1,954 | 151.5 | +154% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -22% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 654 | 72.1 | +21% |
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 Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Lane | 32 |
| On or near Market Place | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 17 |
| On or near Hutton Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Sarson Street | 16 |
| On or near Grapes Garden Close | 13 |
| On or near The Old Glebe | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle 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 | 159 | 35.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle has an estimated population of 7,505. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle a safe place to live?
Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle recorded 59.7 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 Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle was down 12% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 511 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle?
Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle 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 Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.