Huthwaite Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,420 residents, Huthwaite recorded 35 crimes in December 2025—a rate of 6.5 per 1,000 people, 7.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure translates to roughly one crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month, a manageable burden in a built-up area with a relatively low population density. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (22.9%) and anti-social behaviour (17.1%). These patterns align with seasonal factors typical of December: dark evenings, reduced foot traffic during holiday closures, and increased social gatherings that may contribute to both violent incidents and property damage. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of interpersonal conflict compared to national trends. Conversely, criminal damage and arson (1.5 per 1,000) is 188% above the UK average, indicating a notable local challenge in property-related crimes. This contrast may reflect specific vulnerabilities in Huthwaite’s infrastructure or community dynamics, such as unsecured properties or local disputes during the holiday season. The month’s crime profile also shows a significant drop in shoplifting (from 6 to 1 incidents) compared to earlier in the year, linked to the Christmas shopping peak drawing attention to retail areas. Overall, the data illustrates a mixed picture where some crime types align with national trends while others diverge, warranting closer attention to local factors influencing criminal activity.

December 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns compared to November, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 33.3% (from 6 to 8). These increases contrast with an 83.3% drop in shoplifting (from 6 to 1) and a 75% decline in public order offences (from 4 to 1), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity during the festive season. Violent crimes fell by 54.5% (from 22 to 10), though this remains significantly higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000 vs. Huthwaite’s 1.9 per 1,000). The most extreme deviation from national trends is criminal damage and arson, which is 188% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000 vs. 1.5 per 1,000), indicating a localised issue that may require targeted interventions. Other notable trends include a 100% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 2 incidents) and an 18% rise in anti-social behaviour above the UK average. Residents may find the 1-in-155 monthly exposure figure (1 crime per 155 residents) a useful benchmark for understanding the scale of risk, though this remains a low level compared to national standards. These shifts highlight the need for adaptive policing strategies that account for both the holiday season’s unique pressures and the specific vulnerabilities identified in Huthwaite’s crime data.

Huthwaite’s crime rate in December 2025 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 32.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.6 per 1,000, reflecting a significant reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 1 crime per day across the built-up area—a figure that, while not negligible, is consistent with the area’s low population density and historical crime trends. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 155 residents, a ratio that is lower than the UK average for similar-sized communities. This monthly exposure statistic provides context for residents: while the absolute number of crimes is modest, the concentration of incidents in specific categories (e.g. criminal damage and arson) may suggest targeted risks that require community awareness. The drop from November to December is likely influenced by seasonal factors, including the holiday season’s potential to reduce opportunities for certain crimes (e.g. shoplifting) while increasing others (e.g. anti-social behaviour). However, the persistence of high rates in categories like criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average indicates that local conditions—such as property characteristics or community cohesion—play a significant role in shaping Huthwaite’s crime profile. These comparisons underscore the importance of contextualising local data within both national benchmarks and the area’s unique socio-economic landscape.