Crime in The Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
173 crimes were recorded in The Wolds in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Wolds at a glance
- Crime trends in The Wolds
- Types of crime in The Wolds
- The Wolds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Wolds
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Wolds
- Demographics of The Wolds
- Questions about crime in The Wolds
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (67), vehicle crime (24) and burglary (22) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,886th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | The Wolds | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 173 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,247 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Wolds peaked in the year to August 2025 (185 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (115). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 173 | 53.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 185 | 57.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 51.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 168 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 154 | 47.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 115 | 35.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 134 | 41.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 129 | 39.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 138 | 42.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
Compared with England and Wales, The Wolds recorded notably more burglary (91% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (49% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (40% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 58 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 20.6 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 7.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 6.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than The Wolds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow upon Soar | 496 | 66.0 | +24% |
| Loughborough East | 1,963 | 152.2 | +186% |
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 450 | 60.0 | +13% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 637 | 70.2 | +32% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,852 | 236.6 | +344% |
| Loughborough Storer | 1,005 | 120.5 | +126% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 853 | 80.0 | +50% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 372 | 73.6 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in The Wolds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Manor Court” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manor Court | 33 |
| On or near Melton Road | 20 |
| On or near Narrow Lane | 7 |
| On or near Sheppards Orchard | 7 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 6 |
| On or near Hubbard Road | 6 |
| On or near Joseph Close | 6 |
| On or near Loughborough Road | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 5 |
Of the 156 crimes in The Wolds with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
The Wolds has an estimated population of 3,247 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Wolds average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | The Wolds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Wolds a safe place to live?
The Wolds recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,886th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in The Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (24).
Is crime in The Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Wolds was down 6% on the year before: 173 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 185 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Wolds?
About 3,247 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Wolds?
The Wolds 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.