Enderby and Narborough Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Enderby and Narborough recorded a crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 38.2% above the UK average of 7.6. This discrepancy highlights a distinct local profile, where property crimes dominate the crime mix — accounting for 47.6% of all incidents — compared to violent crimes, which made up 22.2%. The most prevalent property crime was shoplifting, with 21 incidents reported, a rate 161% above the UK average. This stark contrast with the national trend may reflect the area’s built-up nature, where high streets and retail hubs create concentrated opportunities for such offences. Violent crime, however, was lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.3 per 1,000 — 11% below the national figure. This balance between property and violent crime may be influenced by seasonal factors: November’s dark evenings and Black Friday shopping likely drove shoplifting activity, while the absence of summer tourism could have reduced opportunities for violent crime. Other property crimes, such as public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000), were also significantly above UK averages, suggesting vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or community dynamics. The area’s small-scale, built-up character may amplify the impact of individual incidents, making the crime rate more sensitive to fluctuations in retail activity, community events, and environmental factors. As November transitions into December, the continued focus on festive events and seasonal shopping may further shape these trends, though the underlying pattern of property crime dominance remains a key consideration for local authorities and residents alike.

November 2024 saw sharp contrasts in crime trends, with property crimes outpacing violent offences by a significant margin. Shoplifting, the most common crime type, fell by 51.2% from October, though this decline was offset by a 175% increase in criminal damage and arson — a spike likely linked to Bonfire Night preparations. Vehicle crime also rose 150%, suggesting vulnerabilities in parking areas during the month’s darker evenings. Violent crime, meanwhile, dropped 17.6% to 28 incidents, a rate 11% below the UK average for this category. This divergence between property and violent crime may reflect the area’s seasonal rhythm: Black Friday shopping likely drove shoplifting reductions, while extended evenings and community events increased opportunities for vandalism. Public order offences doubled, reaching 14 incidents — 135% above the UK average — a figure that could indicate heightened tensions during festive gatherings or overcrowding in local spaces. Residents may find the 161% above-average shoplifting rate particularly noteworthy, as it suggests targeted retail vulnerabilities despite overall declines in some categories.

Enderby and Narborough's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 2.4% compared to October, climbing to 10.5 per 1,000 residents from 10.3. This places the area 38.2% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that has remained consistent over recent months. Locally, the average resident faces roughly one reported crime every 95 residents over the course of the month — a figure that, while notable, reflects a pattern of concentrated incidents rather than widespread disorder. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately four crimes per day, a rate that aligns with the seasonal rhythm of November, which sees extended evenings and high-street activity during Black Friday. The population of 11,973 means that even minor shifts in crime distribution can influence overall statistics, though the area's built-up nature likely contributes to higher exposure compared to more rural counterparts. This context suggests that local factors — such as retail activity and community events — play a role in shaping crime trends, rather than a broader systemic issue.