Crime in Ibstock: statistics, rates and trends
441 crimes were recorded in Ibstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ibstock at a glance
- Crime trends in Ibstock
- Types of crime in Ibstock
- Ibstock compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ibstock
- Streets with the most crime in Ibstock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ibstock
- Population and deprivation in Ibstock
- Questions about crime in Ibstock
- About this data
441 crimes were recorded in Ibstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ibstock has the 871st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ibstock | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 441 | 7,873 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,794 | 111,881 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ibstock was highest in the year to July 2021 (531 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (397). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 441 | 64.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 422 | 62.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 419 | 61.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 521 | 76.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 480 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 531 | 78.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 480 | 70.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 397 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 420 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ibstock 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+168%) and anti-social behaviour (+57%). The largest falls were in other theft (-62%) and vehicle crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 22.8 | 0.67 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 15.0 | 1.81 | +168% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 9.3 | 0.60 | +57% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -24% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -42% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -62% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +25% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ibstock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ibstock recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ibstock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ibstock recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 168% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ibstock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ibstock recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ibstock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ibstock recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ibstock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ibstock recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ibstock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ibstock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ibstock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ibstock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ibstock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ibstock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ibstock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ibstock recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ibstock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ibstock recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ibstock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ibstock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ibstock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ibstock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ibstock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ibstock.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ibstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugglescote | 387 | 56.3 | -13% |
| Coalville | 2,172 | 100.0 | +54% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | -19% |
| Measham | 360 | 65.1 | +0% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,077 | 66.8 | +3% |
| Shepshed | 1,268 | 81.7 | +26% |
| Ratby | 298 | 58.9 | -9% |
| Groby | 295 | 43.0 | -34% |
2 areas within Ibstock, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ibstock East had the highest rate (88.8 per 1,000) and Sence Valley the lowest (37.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibstock East | Neighbourhood | 3,873 | 344 | 88.8 |
| Sence Valley | Neighbourhood | 5,108 | 191 | 37.4 |
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 Ibstock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Swifts Close | 110 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Harratts Close | 19 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 15 |
| On or near Hawthorne Drive | 14 |
| On or near Pike Lane | 14 |
| On or near Christopher Close | 12 |
| On or near Curzon Street | 12 |
| On or near Winchester Court | 11 |
| On or near Pretoria Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ibstock 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 | 135 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
Ibstock has an estimated population of 6,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ibstock sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ibstock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ibstock a safe place to live?
Ibstock recorded 64.9 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 Ibstock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (102).
Is crime in Ibstock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ibstock was up 5% on the year before: 441 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ibstock?
Ibstock 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 Ibstock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.