Crime in Hugglescote: statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Hugglescote in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.3 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 Hugglescote at a glance
- Crime trends in Hugglescote
- Types of crime in Hugglescote
- Hugglescote compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hugglescote
- Streets with the most crime in Hugglescote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hugglescote
- Population and deprivation in Hugglescote
- Questions about crime in Hugglescote
- About this data
387 crimes were recorded in Hugglescote in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.3 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 179 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hugglescote has the 1,035th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hugglescote | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 387 | 7,873 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.3 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,875 | 111,881 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hugglescote was highest in the year to July 2023 (463 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (202). Over the whole period it rose 92%, 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 | 387 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 363 | 52.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 394 | 57.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 463 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 54.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 299 | 43.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 209 | 30.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 210 | 30.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 202 | 29.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hugglescote 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 (+12%). The largest falls were in other crime (-50%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 26.0 | 0.76 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +68% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -33% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +5% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.8 | 0.78 | +27% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hugglescote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hugglescote recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hugglescote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hugglescote recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hugglescote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hugglescote recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hugglescote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hugglescote recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hugglescote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hugglescote recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hugglescote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hugglescote recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hugglescote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hugglescote recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hugglescote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hugglescote recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hugglescote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hugglescote recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hugglescote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hugglescote recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hugglescote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hugglescote recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hugglescote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hugglescote recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hugglescote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hugglescote recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hugglescote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hugglescote.
2 areas within Hugglescote, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hugglescote St John's had the highest rate (60.6 per 1,000) and Hugglescote St Mary's the lowest (54.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugglescote St John's | Neighbourhood | 5,278 | 320 | 60.6 |
| Hugglescote St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 2,938 | 159 | 54.1 |
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 Hugglescote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forest Road | 60 |
| On or near Wentworth Road | 35 |
| On or near Zetland Close | 22 |
| On or near Hart Lane | 20 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 18 |
| On or near Choyce Close | 17 |
| On or near Massey Close | 17 |
| On or near Holly Bank | 16 |
| On or near The Green | 15 |
| On or near Tavistock Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hugglescote 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 | 119 | 30.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 4.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
Hugglescote has an estimated population of 6,875. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hugglescote sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hugglescote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Hugglescote a safe place to live?
Hugglescote recorded 56.3 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 Hugglescote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Hugglescote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hugglescote was up 7% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hugglescote?
Hugglescote 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 Hugglescote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.