Blaby Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a mixed picture for crime in Blaby, with some categories showing concerning upward trends while others remained stable or declined. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 28.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the relative safety of Blaby compared to the national context. However, the month's data reveals troubling increases in specific crime types that may require closer attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.2% of all crimes, with 182 incidents reported—though this rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 34% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent issue, Blaby's rate is lower than the national benchmark. Conversely, shoplifting emerged as a significant concern, with 118 incidents reported (20.9% of total crimes) and a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—75% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area's retail presence, particularly during the Black Friday shopping period, which often sees spikes in such offences. Anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, accounting for 12% of crimes.6 per 1,000 is 43% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these patterns: the dark evenings of November may have contributed to anti-social behaviour, while the shopping season likely amplified shoplifting incidents. The month's data also highlights a broader trend of low violent crime, with rates consistently below the UK average, due to the area's character as a mix of urban and rural settings where community cohesion may help deter violent incidents. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and bicycle theft—particularly the 200% increase in the latter—suggests that targeted measures may be needed in high-risk areas. As November transitions into winter, residents should remain vigilant, especially in retail zones and during periods of low visibility, to mitigate risks associated with these rising crime types.

November 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from one to three. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity around the area's cycling infrastructure or increased visibility during darker evenings. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100%, moving from zero to one reported incident—though this remains an isolated case. Shoplifting also increased by 37.2%, from 86 to 118 incidents, a trend consistent with the Black Friday shopping period and the area's retail presence. Shoplifting in Blaby is 75% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant local challenge compared to national benchmarks. In contrast, violent crimes in Blaby are 34% below the UK average, with 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while property crimes are a concern, violent crime remains relatively low. Residents may want to remain vigilant in retail zones, particularly during peak shopping periods, as shoplifting rates are higher than the UK average.

Blaby's crime rate in November 2025 remained 5.2 per 1,000 residents, an 8.2% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This suggests a continued downward trend in reported crime, though the rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 19 crimes reported each day in November, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 566 crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate provides a broader perspective for residents, showing that while individual incidents may occur, the overall risk remains low. The population context further reinforces this, as Blaby's 108,165 residents collectively experience crime at a rate that is 28.8% below the UK average, indicating a safer environment than the national benchmark. However, specific crime types such as shoplifting and bicycle theft show notable increases, which may warrant targeted awareness in affected areas.