Crime in Groby: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Groby in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (112), anti-social behaviour (48) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,250th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Groby | Hinckley and Bosworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 295 | 7,748 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,862 | 116,682 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Groby peaked in the year to August 2023 (370 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (280). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 295 | 43.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 340 | 49.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 322 | 46.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 370 | 53.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 335 | 48.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 354 | 51.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 280 | 40.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 300 | 43.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 363 | 52.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 38 to 47 and anti-social behaviour rose from 39 to 48, while burglary fell from 29 to 22 and violence and sexual offences fell from 140 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 16.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 7.0 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Groby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratby | 317 | 62.7 | +46% |
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | +48% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 710 | 55.5 | +29% |
| Birstall | 801 | 54.1 | +26% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +169% |
| Mountsorrel | 829 | 57.6 | +34% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +267% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +89% |
Groby is the one area listed within Groby, with 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groby | Neighbourhood | 6,862 | 295 | 43.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Groby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holmes Close” and “Supermarket” (29 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holmes Close | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Forest View | 13 |
| On or near Bradgate Hill | 12 |
| On or near Forest Rise | 12 |
| On or near Slate Pit Lane | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Windsor Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Woodbank Road | 9 |
| On or near Percival Way | 8 |
Of the 247 crimes in Groby with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Groby has an estimated population of 6,862 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Groby average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Groby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Groby a safe place to live?
Groby recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,250th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Groby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Groby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Groby was down 13% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 340 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Groby?
About 6,862 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Groby?
Groby 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.