Crime in Castle Donington: statistics, rates and trends
525 crimes were recorded in Castle Donington in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castle Donington
- Questions about crime in Castle Donington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), anti-social behaviour (132) and shoplifting (42) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 840th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Castle Donington | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 525 | 7,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.4 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,901 | 111,881 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle Donington peaked in the year to August 2018 (816 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (385). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 525 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 433 | 54.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 385 | 48.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 599 | 75.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 630 | 79.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 56.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 464 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 681 | 86.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 816 | 103.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (46% below) and shoplifting (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 84 to 132 and shoplifting rose from 27 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 5.3 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +54% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Castle Donington; the highest is Long Eaton (99.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Melbourne (South Derbyshire) (37.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -43% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 464 | 64.0 | -4% |
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | +50% |
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | -30% |
| Shepshed | 1,283 | 82.7 | +24% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | +18% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | -23% |
| East Leake | 401 | 50.7 | -24% |
Of the 2 areas within Castle Donington, Castle Donington Castle had the highest crime rate (92.1 per 1,000) and Castle Donington Central the lowest (46.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington Castle | Neighbourhood | 3,452 | 318 | 92.1 |
| Castle Donington Central | Neighbourhood | 4,449 | 207 | 46.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Castle Donington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hill Top” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Top | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Wheatcroft Lane | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Barn Close | 20 |
| On or near Pirelli Close | 17 |
| On or near Dakota Road | 16 |
| On or near Canberra Close | 15 |
| On or near Welsted Road | 15 |
| On or near Apiary Gate | 14 |
Of the 393 crimes in Castle Donington with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 44.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 28.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Castle Donington has an estimated population of 7,901 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle Donington average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle Donington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle Donington a safe place to live?
Castle Donington recorded 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 840th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Castle Donington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Castle Donington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Donington was up 21% on the year before: 525 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle Donington?
About 7,901 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle Donington?
Castle Donington 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.