Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, 6.1 crimes were reported in August 2023 — a rate 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day, or one crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.8% of all incidents), followed by burglary (15.8%) and vehicle crime (11.8%). While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, specific categories like burglary and vehicle crime show stark deviations. Burglary, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 194% above the UK average, likely linked to August’s peak holiday season, which may leave homes unoccupied and vulnerable. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 43% above the UK average, possibly reflecting increased traffic or parking activity in the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were significantly below UK averages, suggesting localised factors such as community engagement or retail strategies may be influencing these trends. Seasonal patterns also appear to play a role: shoplifting dropped 85.7% from 14 to 2 incidents, due to reduced foot traffic during August holidays, while burglary rose sharply, aligning with the seasonal context of empty homes. These variations highlight the importance of understanding how local conditions interact with broader crime trends to inform community safety efforts.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 6 to 12 incidents — a notable jump that outpaced the UK average by 194%. This surge may be linked to August’s peak holiday season, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied, creating opportunities for opportunistic offenders. Other theft also rose sharply, with a 150% increase from 2 to 5 incidents, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. In contrast, shoplifting plummeted by 85.7%, falling from 14 to 2 incidents — a stark decline that may reflect reduced retail footfall during the summer holidays. Vehicle crime decreased by 40%, from 15 to 9 incidents, due to seasonal shifts in parking patterns or increased security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.8% of all crimes, but their rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 13% below the UK average, suggesting localised factors may be moderating this category. Anti-social behaviour was 65% below the UK average, indicating that community-focused initiatives or environmental design may be contributing to this lower rate. These fluctuations underscore the need to monitor seasonal trends and local conditions to address emerging risks while building on areas of relative success.

The crime rate in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe fell by 11.7% from 6.9 per 1,000 in July to 6.1 per 1,000 in August, reflecting a downward trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that residents can contextualise as a manageable risk in the local area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the area’s overall rate. This comparison is particularly relevant for residents weighing their personal risk against national trends. The population context further highlights that the area’s crime rate, while lower than the UK average overall, has specific categories that diverge significantly. For instance, burglary’s 194% above-average rate contrasts with shoplifting’s 67% below-average rate, illustrating how different crime types respond to local and seasonal dynamics. These variations mean that while the area may be relatively safer in some respects, targeted interventions remain necessary for categories like burglary. Understanding these nuances helps residents and local authorities prioritise resources and strategies tailored to the area’s unique crime profile.