Crime in Groby: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Groby in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
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295 crimes were recorded in Groby in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 117 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Groby has the 1,262nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Groby | Hinckley and Bosworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 295 | 7,748 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 66.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,862 | 116,682 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Groby was highest in the year to July 2023 (376 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (269). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 295 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 333 | 48.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 324 | 47.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 376 | 54.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 326 | 47.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 369 | 53.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 269 | 39.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 301 | 43.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 370 | 53.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Groby 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 (+44%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and burglary (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 17.1 | 0.50 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 7.1 | 0.47 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +24% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -41% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.9 | 0.30 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -61% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Groby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Groby recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Groby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Groby recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Groby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Groby recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Groby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Groby recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Groby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Groby recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Groby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Groby recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Groby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Groby recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Groby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Groby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Groby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Groby recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Groby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Groby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Groby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Groby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Groby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Groby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Groby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Groby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Groby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratby | 298 | 58.9 | +37% |
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | +47% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 702 | 54.9 | +28% |
| Birstall | 798 | 53.9 | +25% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +169% |
| Mountsorrel | 842 | 58.6 | +36% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,856 | 154.6 | +260% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +97% |
1 areas within Groby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Groby had the highest rate (43.0 per 1,000) and Groby the lowest (43.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groby | Neighbourhood | 6,862 | 295 | 43.0 |
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 Groby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Holmes Close | 29 |
| On or near Forest View | 14 |
| On or near Forest Rise | 13 |
| On or near Bradgate Hill | 10 |
| On or near Windsor Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Woodbank Road | 10 |
| On or near Slate Pit Lane | 9 |
| On or near Slate Brook Close | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Groby 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 | 92 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% |
Groby has an estimated population of 6,862. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Groby sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Groby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Groby a safe place to live?
Groby recorded 43.0 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 Groby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Groby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Groby was down 11% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 333 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Groby?
Groby 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 Groby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.