Crime in Rothley Brook: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Rothley Brook in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rothley Brook at a glance
- Crime trends in Rothley Brook
- Types of crime in Rothley Brook
- Rothley Brook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rothley Brook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rothley Brook
- Population and deprivation in Rothley Brook
- Questions about crime in Rothley Brook
- About this data
388 crimes were recorded in Rothley Brook in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 137 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rothley Brook has the 3,169th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rothley Brook | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 388 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,341 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rothley Brook was highest in the year to July 2024 (505 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (333). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 388 | 46.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 409 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 505 | 60.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 403 | 48.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 333 | 39.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 387 | 46.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 339 | 40.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 356 | 42.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 368 | 44.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rothley Brook 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 other theft (+50%) and burglary (+27%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 16.4 | 0.48 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -4% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +50% |
| Burglary | 33 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.6 | 0.54 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -57% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.45 | +60% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rothley Brook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rothley Brook recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rothley Brook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rothley Brook recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rothley Brook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rothley Brook recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rothley Brook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rothley Brook recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rothley Brook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rothley Brook recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rothley Brook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rothley Brook recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rothley Brook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rothley Brook recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rothley Brook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rothley Brook recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rothley Brook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rothley Brook recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rothley Brook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rothley Brook recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rothley Brook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rothley Brook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rothley Brook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rothley Brook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rothley Brook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rothley Brook 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rothley Brook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rothley Brook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rothley Brook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | +25% |
| Birstall West | 363 | 45.5 | -2% |
| Birstall East & Wanlip | 435 | 63.7 | +37% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 654 | 72.1 | +55% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | +28% |
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | +36% |
| Syston | 709 | 60.4 | +30% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | +41% |
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 Rothley Brook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Homefield Lane | 28 |
| On or near Farnham Close | 21 |
| On or near Mulberry Way | 20 |
| On or near Greenway Close | 13 |
| On or near Oaktree Way | 12 |
| On or near The Rise | 12 |
| On or near Cross Green | 11 |
| On or near Paget Close | 11 |
| On or near Kinchley Lane | 10 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rothley Brook 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 | 149 | 38.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Rothley Brook has an estimated population of 8,341. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rothley Brook sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rothley Brook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Rothley Brook a safe place to live?
Rothley Brook recorded 46.5 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 Rothley Brook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Rothley Brook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rothley Brook was down 5% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rothley Brook?
Rothley Brook 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 Rothley Brook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.