Crime in Earl Shilton: statistics, rates and trends
799 crimes were recorded in Earl Shilton in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Earl Shilton
- Questions about crime in Earl Shilton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (350), anti-social behaviour (122) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 744th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Earl Shilton | Hinckley and Bosworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 799 | 7,748 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,099 | 116,682 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Earl Shilton peaked in the year to August 2023 (897 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (761). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 799 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 761 | 68.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 784 | 70.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 897 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 785 | 70.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 792 | 71.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 825 | 74.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 861 | 77.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 879 | 79.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (57% below) and vehicle crime (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 83 to 122 and shoplifting rose from 28 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.9 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Earl Shilton; the highest is Enderby and Narborough (157.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton Astley (33.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | -13% |
| Hinckley | 3,961 | 76.7 | +7% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +119% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -53% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 710 | 55.5 | -23% |
| Ratby | 317 | 62.7 | -13% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | -17% |
| Groby | 295 | 43.0 | -40% |
Earl Shilton is the one area listed within Earl Shilton, with 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Shilton | Neighbourhood | 11,099 | 799 | 72.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Earl Shilton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near The Hollow | 27 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 27 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Earl Street | 25 |
| On or near Oaks Way | 25 |
| On or near King'S Walk | 23 |
| On or near Masefield Drive | 22 |
| On or near Park Road | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
Of the 677 crimes in Earl Shilton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 3.0% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Earl Shilton has an estimated population of 11,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Earl Shilton average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Earl Shilton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Earl Shilton a safe place to live?
Earl Shilton recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 744th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Earl Shilton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Earl Shilton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earl Shilton was up 5% on the year before: 799 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 761 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Earl Shilton?
About 11,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Earl Shilton?
Earl Shilton 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.