Crime in Hugglescote: statistics, rates and trends
373 crimes were recorded in Hugglescote in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hugglescote
- Questions about crime in Hugglescote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (50), criminal damage and arson (27) and public order (27) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,073rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hugglescote | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 373 | 7,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.3 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,875 | 111,881 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hugglescote peaked in the year to August 2023 (462 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (207). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 77%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 373 | 54.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 375 | 54.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 388 | 56.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 462 | 67.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 382 | 55.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 298 | 43.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 207 | 30.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 213 | 31.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 211 | 30.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and other theft (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 27, while public order fell from 45 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 25.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hugglescote; the highest is Coalville (97.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Groby (43.0).
Of the 2 areas within Hugglescote, Hugglescote St John's had the highest crime rate (58.9 per 1,000) and Hugglescote St Mary's the lowest (53.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugglescote St John's | Neighbourhood | 5,278 | 311 | 58.9 |
| Hugglescote St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 2,938 | 158 | 53.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Hugglescote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Forest Road” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forest Road | 56 |
| On or near Wentworth Road | 30 |
| On or near Hart Lane | 22 |
| On or near Zetland Close | 22 |
| On or near Choyce Close | 19 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 17 |
| On or near Holly Bank | 15 |
| On or near Massey Close | 13 |
| On or near Tavistock Close | 13 |
| On or near The Green | 13 |
Of the 323 crimes in Hugglescote with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 29.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 5.0% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 3.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Hugglescote has an estimated population of 6,875 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hugglescote average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hugglescote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hugglescote a safe place to live?
Hugglescote recorded 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,073rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hugglescote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Hugglescote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hugglescote was almost unchanged on the year before: 373 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 375 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hugglescote?
About 6,875 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hugglescote?
Hugglescote 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.