Crime in Whitwick: statistics, rates and trends
419 crimes were recorded in Whitwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitwick
- Types of crime in Whitwick
- Whitwick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whitwick
- Streets with the most crime in Whitwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitwick
- Demographics of Whitwick
- Questions about crime in Whitwick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (58) and public order (40) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,122nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Whitwick | North West Leicestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 419 | 7,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,160 | 111,881 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitwick peaked in the year to August 2024 (635 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (391). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 419 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 585 | 71.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 635 | 77.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 528 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 500 | 61.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 417 | 51.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 424 | 52.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 391 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 411 | 50.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 138 to 58 and criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -58% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Whitwick; the highest is Loughborough (109.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Melbourne (South Derbyshire) (37.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2,122 | 97.7 | +90% |
| Hugglescote | 373 | 54.3 | +6% |
| Shepshed | 1,283 | 82.7 | +61% |
| Ibstock | 420 | 61.8 | +20% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | +36% |
| Loughborough | 7,362 | 109.7 | +114% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -26% |
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | +29% |
Of the 3 areas within Whitwick, Thringstone had the highest crime rate (64.7 per 1,000) and Thornborough the lowest (47.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thringstone | Neighbourhood | 3,230 | 209 | 64.7 |
| Broom Leys | Neighbourhood | 2,827 | 151 | 53.4 |
| Thornborough | Neighbourhood | 3,342 | 159 | 47.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Whitwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Pares Close | 27 |
| On or near Kelso Court | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Loughborough Road | 19 |
| On or near Johnson Close | 16 |
| On or near John Street | 14 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 12 |
| On or near Bridle Road | 11 |
| On or near Lily Bank | 11 |
Of the 361 crimes in Whitwick with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Whitwick has an estimated population of 8,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.8%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitwick average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitwick a safe place to live?
Whitwick recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,122nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Whitwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitwick was down 28% on the year before: 419 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 585 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitwick?
About 8,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitwick?
Whitwick 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.