Crime in Earl Shilton: statistics, rates and trends
799 crimes were recorded in Earl Shilton in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Earl Shilton at a glance
- Crime trends in Earl Shilton
- Types of crime in Earl Shilton
- Earl Shilton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Earl Shilton
- Streets with the most crime in Earl Shilton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Earl Shilton
- Population and deprivation in Earl Shilton
- Questions about crime in Earl Shilton
- About this data
799 crimes were recorded in Earl Shilton in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 345 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Earl Shilton has the 751st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Earl Shilton | Hinckley and Bosworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 799 | 7,748 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 66.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,099 | 116,682 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Earl Shilton was highest in the year to July 2023 (908 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (749). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 799 | 72.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 749 | 67.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 779 | 70.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 908 | 81.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 787 | 70.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 792 | 71.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 820 | 73.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 871 | 78.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 896 | 80.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Earl Shilton 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 burglary (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 31.1 | 0.91 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +17% |
| Public order | 59 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 4.6 | 0.55 | +183% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +15% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.7 | 0.76 | +43% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.2 | 1.02 | +14% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.46 | -29% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.33 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Earl Shilton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Earl Shilton recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Earl Shilton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Earl Shilton recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Earl Shilton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Earl Shilton recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Earl Shilton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Earl Shilton recorded 59 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Earl Shilton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Earl Shilton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 183% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Earl Shilton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Earl Shilton recorded 48 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 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Earl Shilton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Earl Shilton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Earl Shilton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Earl Shilton recorded 30 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 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Earl Shilton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Earl Shilton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Earl Shilton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Earl Shilton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Earl Shilton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Earl Shilton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Earl Shilton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Earl Shilton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Earl Shilton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Earl Shilton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Earl Shilton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Earl Shilton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Earl Shilton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Earl Shilton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell | 592 | 64.5 | -10% |
| Hinckley | 4,000 | 77.4 | +8% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,856 | 154.6 | +115% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -53% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 702 | 54.9 | -24% |
| Ratby | 298 | 58.9 | -18% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 956 | 61.9 | -14% |
| Groby | 295 | 43.0 | -40% |
1 areas within Earl Shilton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Earl Shilton had the highest rate (72.0 per 1,000) and Earl Shilton the lowest (72.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Shilton | Neighbourhood | 11,099 | 799 | 72.0 |
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 Earl Shilton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Oaks Way | 31 |
| On or near King'S Walk | 28 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Earl Street | 24 |
| On or near Masefield Drive | 22 |
| On or near Park Road | 22 |
| On or near Hallam Close | 21 |
| On or near The Hollow | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Earl Shilton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 229 | 28.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
Earl Shilton has an estimated population of 11,099. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Earl Shilton sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Earl Shilton a safe place to live?
Earl Shilton recorded 72.0 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 Earl Shilton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Earl Shilton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earl Shilton was up 7% on the year before: 799 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 749 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Earl Shilton?
Earl Shilton 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 Earl Shilton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.