Huthwaite Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Huthwaite's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000, placing it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a generally low-crime environment, with the area performing better than the national average across several categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 17.1% and other theft at 11.4%. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely influenced these patterns, as extended daylight hours and social gatherings can contribute to higher rates of alcohol-fuelled incidents and public disorder. However, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the built environment may be playing a role in mitigating crime. The distribution of crime types also indicates a balance between violent and property-related offences, with property crimes slightly outnumbering violent crimes. The area's performance in reducing anti-social behaviour—23% below the UK average—may be linked to local initiatives or the relatively small population, which could facilitate more effective community policing. The absence of significant spikes in major crimes like burglary or robbery (which remain 114% and 264% above the UK average, respectively) suggests that while certain categories are underperforming, the overall crime profile remains stable. As the weather warms and outdoor activity increases, local authorities may need to consider targeted interventions to address the rise in property-related crimes while maintaining the area's current low-crime trajectory.

May 2025 witnessed a dramatic 100% increase in burglary, drugs-related offences, and other theft compared to April, with each category rising from zero to three, four, and four incidents respectively. This sharp rise in property-related crimes contrasts with a 50% drop in shoplifting, which fell from two to one incident. The shift in crime mix is notable, with property crimes now accounting for 57% of all incidents (14 out of 35), compared to 37.1% for violent crimes. Violent crimes, however, remained significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.4 per 1,000—15% below the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 25% decrease, dropping from eight to six incidents, though it remained 23% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary may be a particular concern, as it highlights a new vulnerability in local security patterns during the spring season.

Huthwaite's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 3.0% compared to April's 6.3 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. While this increase is modest, it reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 155 residents. This provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the community size. The comparison to the previous month highlights the need for continued monitoring, as even small shifts can signal underlying changes in behaviour or environmental factors. The local context—such as extended evenings and increased social activity during May—may contribute to the observed fluctuations, though the exact drivers remain to be explored further.