Whitwick Crime Overview
Whitwick is among the top 5 safest small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 101st safest overall out of Leicestershire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Whitwick in 2020 was 34 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 111% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Whitwick is the 162nd safest small town, and the 5,641st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Whitwick was the worst small town in Leicestershire for bicycle theft, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.35 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2018 was also a bad month for Whitwick residents, when it was Leicestershire's most dangerous small town for drugs, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.23 per 1,000 residents. Whitwick recorded 1 report of theft from the person during June 2017, making its crime rate of 0.12 the worst small town for theft from the person in Leicestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Whitwick are violence and sexual offences, with 121 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 14. This is 29% higher than 2019's figure of 86 offences and a difference of 4.07 from 2019's crime rate of 10. Whitwick's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Whitwick to other towns and cities
See how Whitwick shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Whitwick and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Whitwick Crime Map
Crime in Whitwick Compared To Leicestershire
Summary of Crimes in Whitwick This Year
| Whitwick | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 59 | 6.86 | 12,753 | 12.03 | 75% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.35 | 1,154 | 1.09 | 211% safer |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.21 | 4,513 | 4.26 | 93% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 43 | 5.00 | 8,501 | 8.02 | 60% safer |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.16 | 2,645 | 2.49 | 115% safer |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.51 | 1,837 | 1.73 | 15% safer |
| Other Theft | 18 | 2.09 | 5,978 | 5.64 | 170% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.23 | 637 | 0.60 | 161% safer |
| Public Order | 34 | 3.95 | 9,360 | 8.83 | 124% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 720 | 0.68 | 467% safer |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.47 | 2,848 | 2.69 | 472% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 23 | 2.67 | 6,044 | 5.70 | 113% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 121 | 14.07 | 31,032 | 29.27 | 108% safer |
Whitwick Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage | 486 | 30.87 | 10% safer |
| Glenfields | 360 | 33.79 | 0.12% safer |
| Thurmaston | 347 | 33.80 | 0.09% safer |
| Whitwick | 291 | 33.83 | - |
| Broughton Astley | 335 | 36.33 | 7% more dangerous |
| Braunstone | 652 | 37.42 | 10% more dangerous |
| Leicester Forest East | 292 | 38.85 | 13% more dangerous |
| Narborough | 348 | 40.11 | 16% more dangerous |
| Birstall | 597 | 43.28 | 22% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Whitwick
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Whitwick
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Pares Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Elsdon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near North Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Market Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Market Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Market Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Bridge Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near Stephenson Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Stephenson Way | Local resolution |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Bonchurch Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Cello Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other crime | On or near Elsdon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Whitwick Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.23 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.35 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.8 | 7 | 4.9 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.58 | 0.23 | 0.58 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.58 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.35 | 0.12 | - | 0.23 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.12 | - | 0.12 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.23 | 0.47 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | Getting worse |
Changes In Whitwick's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Whitwick to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Whitwick | 33.83 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 50% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 56% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 59% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 65% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 67% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 68% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 75% more dangerous |
Crime in Whitwick's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwick | 421 | 61 | First |
Crime in Whitwick During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Whitwick change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Whitwick saw a 600% increase in anti-social behaviour. Whitwick saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 80% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +67% | +150% | - | +40% | - | +600% | +200% | +167% | -50% | -67% |
| Burglary | +100% | - | -67% | - | +100% | -80% | +200% | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +400% | -50% | +33% | +200% | -43% | +600% | -60% | +100% | -50% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -25% | - | -75% | +150% | - | - | - | -60% | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -50% | - | +600% | +100% | - | +400% | -75% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +200% | - | - | - | -67% | -33% | -33% | +50% | - | -25% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | -70% | - | +180% | - | +171% | -11% | +250% | -14% | +17% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Whitwick
What police force serves Whitwick?
Whitwick's local territorial police force is the Leicestershire Police.How dangerous is Whitwick?
Whitwick is among the top 5 safest small towns in Leicestershire.What is Whitwick's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Whitwick are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Whitwick?
Whitwick's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021