Crime in Hinckley: statistics, rates and trends
3,961 crimes were recorded in Hinckley in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hinckley at a glance
- Crime trends in Hinckley
- Types of crime in Hinckley
- Hinckley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hinckley
- Streets with the most crime in Hinckley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hinckley
- Demographics of Hinckley
- Questions about crime in Hinckley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,461), anti-social behaviour (510) and criminal damage and arson (361) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 667th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hinckley | Hinckley and Bosworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,961 | 7,748 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 51,648 | 116,682 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hinckley peaked in the year to August 2023 (4,387 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,758). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,961 | 76.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,253 | 82.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,329 | 83.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,387 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,047 | 78.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,758 | 72.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,886 | 75.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,942 | 76.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,215 | 81.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 336 |
| July 2026 | 369 |
| June 2026 | 313 |
| May 2026 | 363 |
| April 2026 | 296 |
| March 2026 | 335 |
| February 2026 | 276 |
| January 2026 | 320 |
| December 2025 | 299 |
| November 2025 | 339 |
| October 2025 | 355 |
| September 2025 | 360 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hinckley recorded notably more burglary (47% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (77% below) and robbery (59% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 191 to 269 and robbery rose from 23 to 29, while possession of weapons fell from 34 to 21 and other crime fell from 102 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,461 | 28.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 510 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 361 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 326 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Public order | 291 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 269 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Other theft | 261 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 209 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Drugs | 102 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Other crime | 69 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -3% |
| Robbery | 29 | 0.6 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.4 | 1.0 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.4 | 1.7 | -23% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hinckley; 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 Hinckley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | -19% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | -6% |
| Nuneaton | 10,643 | 111.9 | +46% |
| Bulkington | 430 | 67.4 | -12% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -56% |
| Bedworth | 3,457 | 115.6 | +51% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +106% |
| Atherstone | 914 | 100.2 | +31% |
Of the 6 areas within Hinckley, Hinckley Castle had the highest crime rate (167.4 per 1,000) and Burbage Sketchley and Stretton the lowest (42.7), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Castle | Neighbourhood | 7,204 | 1,206 | 167.4 |
| Hinckley Clarendon | Neighbourhood | 9,624 | 775 | 80.5 |
| Hinckley De Montfort | Neighbourhood | 10,684 | 767 | 71.8 |
| Hinckley Trinity | Neighbourhood | 7,286 | 448 | 61.5 |
| Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill | Neighbourhood | 6,160 | 309 | 50.2 |
| Burbage Sketchley and Stretton | Neighbourhood | 10,690 | 456 | 42.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Hinckley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (230).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near Market Place | 213 |
| On or near Supermarket | 171 |
| On or near A47 | 97 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Police Station | 78 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 64 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 48 |
| On or near Thruxton Close | 47 |
| On or near Regent Street | 46 |
Of the 3,451 crimes in Hinckley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 510 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,410 | 40.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,016 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 293 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 156 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 141 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 105 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 92 | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 47 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Hinckley has an estimated population of 51,648 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hinckley average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hinckley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hinckley a safe place to live?
Hinckley recorded 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 667th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Hinckley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,461 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (510).
Is crime in Hinckley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hinckley was down 7% on the year before: 3,961 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,253 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hinckley?
About 51,648 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hinckley?
Hinckley 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.