Crime in Castle Donington: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Castle Donington in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle Donington at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle Donington
- Types of crime in Castle Donington
- Castle Donington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Castle Donington
- Streets with the most crime in Castle Donington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle Donington
- Population and deprivation in Castle Donington
- Questions about crime in Castle Donington
- About this data
509 crimes were recorded in Castle Donington in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Castle Donington has the 881st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle Donington | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 509 | 7,873 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,901 | 111,881 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle Donington was highest in the year to July 2018 (791 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (392). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 509 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 428 | 54.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 392 | 49.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 607 | 76.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 617 | 78.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 458 | 58.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 467 | 59.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 699 | 88.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 791 | 100.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle Donington 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 (+43%) and public order (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 18.0 | 0.52 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +43% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 5.1 | 0.61 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +26% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +40% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 0.75 | +24% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +8% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle Donington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle Donington recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle Donington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle Donington recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle Donington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle Donington recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle Donington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle Donington recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle Donington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle Donington recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle Donington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle Donington recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle Donington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle Donington recorded 35 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle Donington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle Donington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle Donington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle Donington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle Donington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle Donington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle Donington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle Donington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle Donington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle Donington recorded 5 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 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle Donington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle Donington 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.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Castle Donington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle Donington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 213 | 38.9 | -40% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | +2% |
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | +54% |
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | -30% |
| Shepshed | 1,268 | 81.7 | +27% |
| Sandiacre | 694 | 74.9 | +16% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | -18% |
| East Leake | 417 | 52.8 | -18% |
2 areas within Castle Donington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Castle Donington Castle had the highest rate (87.8 per 1,000) and Castle Donington Central the lowest (46.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington Castle | Neighbourhood | 3,452 | 303 | 87.8 |
| Castle Donington Central | Neighbourhood | 4,449 | 206 | 46.3 |
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 Castle Donington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Top | 37 |
| On or near Wheatcroft Lane | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Barn Close | 19 |
| On or near Dakota Road | 16 |
| On or near Pirelli Close | 16 |
| On or near Canberra Close | 15 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Apiary Gate | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle Donington 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 | 173 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 116 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.8% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Castle Donington has an estimated population of 7,901. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle Donington sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle Donington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Castle Donington a safe place to live?
Castle Donington recorded 64.4 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 Castle Donington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Castle Donington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Donington was up 19% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle Donington?
Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.