Crime in Ratby: statistics, rates and trends
317 crimes were recorded in Ratby in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (120), anti-social behaviour (61) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 903rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ratby | Hinckley and Bosworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 317 | 7,748 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.7 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,056 | 116,682 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ratby peaked in the year to August 2023 (383 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (183). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 317 | 62.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 329 | 65.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 313 | 61.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 383 | 75.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 313 | 61.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 229 | 45.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 202 | 40.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 183 | 36.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 221 | 43.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ratby recorded notably more burglary (34% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (31% below) and anti-social behaviour (21% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 27 and anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 12.1 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ratby; the highest is Enderby and Narborough (157.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Groby (43.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ratby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groby | 295 | 43.0 | -31% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 710 | 55.5 | -11% |
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | +1% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +84% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +152% |
| Birstall | 801 | 54.1 | -14% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | +15% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | -4% |
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton is the one area listed within Ratby, with 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton | Neighbourhood | 8,049 | 490 | 60.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Ratby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Poplars” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Poplars | 37 |
| On or near Markfield Road | 36 |
| On or near Saxons Rise | 19 |
| On or near Groby Road | 17 |
| On or near Measures Close | 15 |
| On or near Bradgate Drive | 13 |
| On or near Frank Watts Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Main Street | 11 |
| On or near Ash Close | 10 |
Of the 256 crimes in Ratby with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Ratby has an estimated population of 5,056 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ratby average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ratby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ratby a safe place to live?
Ratby recorded 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 903rd 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 Ratby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Ratby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ratby was down 4% on the year before: 317 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 329 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ratby?
About 5,056 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ratby?
Ratby 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.