Crime in Mountsorrel: statistics, rates and trends
829 crimes were recorded in Mountsorrel in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mountsorrel at a glance
- Crime trends in Mountsorrel
- Types of crime in Mountsorrel
- Mountsorrel compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Mountsorrel
- Streets with the most crime in Mountsorrel
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mountsorrel
- Demographics of Mountsorrel
- Questions about crime in Mountsorrel
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (338), anti-social behaviour (147) and criminal damage and arson (84) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,004th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Mountsorrel | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 829 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,380 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mountsorrel peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,008 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (655). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 829 | 57.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 879 | 61.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,008 | 70.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 901 | 62.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 881 | 61.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 821 | 57.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 857 | 59.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 765 | 53.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 655 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (75% below) and vehicle crime (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 42 to 30 and vehicle crime fell from 50 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 71 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Mountsorrel; the highest is Loughborough (109.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Quorndon (53.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mountsorrel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sileby | 637 | 70.2 | +22% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 496 | 66.0 | +14% |
| Quorndon | 301 | 53.0 | -8% |
| Birstall | 801 | 54.1 | -6% |
| Syston | 931 | 69.5 | +21% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +41% |
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | +10% |
| Loughborough | 7,362 | 109.7 | +90% |
Of the 2 areas within Mountsorrel, Mountsorrel had the highest crime rate (56.2 per 1,000) and Rothley Brook the lowest (46.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsorrel | Neighbourhood | 7,148 | 402 | 56.2 |
| Rothley Brook | Neighbourhood | 8,341 | 386 | 46.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Mountsorrel over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Church Hill Road | 35 |
| On or near Market Place | 29 |
| On or near Homefield Lane | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Leicester Road | 26 |
| On or near Beeches Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Rothley Road | 22 |
| On or near Mulberry Way | 21 |
| On or near Farnham Close | 19 |
Of the 682 crimes in Mountsorrel with a recorded outcome, 37% 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 147 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Mountsorrel has an estimated population of 14,380 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mountsorrel average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mountsorrel | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mountsorrel a safe place to live?
Mountsorrel recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,004th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mountsorrel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Mountsorrel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mountsorrel was down 6% on the year before: 829 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 879 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mountsorrel?
About 14,380 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mountsorrel?
Mountsorrel 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.