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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe's crime profile in May 2023, contributing 34.3% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, was 32% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 — a striking contrast to the area's overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000, which itself was 32.5% below the national average of 8.0. The second most common category, public order offences (14.9% of total crimes), stood out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 21%, reflecting patterns often seen in areas with higher foot traffic or community events. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these trends, with longer evenings and bank holidays in May potentially increasing opportunities for public order incidents and alcohol-fuelled disputes. While property crimes (25 incidents) and violent crimes (23 incidents) were relatively balanced, the area's significantly lower overall crime rate compared to the UK suggests a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, or geographic characteristics — such as lower population density or fewer commercial hubs — that may contribute to this disparity. The data also reveals a notable absence of serious crimes like burglary or criminal damage, which were both 50-70% below UK averages, hinting at a community profile where property crime is less prevalent than in more urban or economically disadvantaged areas.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and anti-social behaviour rising by 66.7% (from 3 to 5). These increases may reflect the return of warmer weather and extended daylight hours, which often correlate with outdoor activity and increased visibility of certain crimes. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by two-thirds (from 6 to 2), possibly due to seasonal retail patterns or improved store security measures. Burglary also dropped sharply by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), which could indicate a combination of reduced opportunities during the month or heightened community vigilance. Public order offences remained 21% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as proximity to public spaces or event venues — may continue to influence this category. The area's violent crime rate, while still above the UK average for this category, was 32% lower than the national figure, illustrating a combination of local demographics and broader crime trends. For residents, the 100% increase in bicycle theft offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly, underscoring the importance of targeted prevention strategies.

The crime rate in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe fell by 22.1% in May 2023 compared to the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent nature of local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, a ratio that places the area in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualized against the population of 12,435, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban centres. The area's performance against the UK average also reveals a stark contrast: while violent crime was 32% below the national benchmark, public order offences remained 21% above — a divergence that may be explained by the area's unique mix of residential and semi-commercial spaces. These figures, when viewed alongside the 67 total crimes reported, suggest a community where crime is present but not overwhelming, with local initiatives potentially playing a role in the month-on-month decline. The comparison to the previous month's data also underscores the value of tracking short-term fluctuations, as the 22.1% reduction in crime rate may indicate the effectiveness of recent policing strategies or seasonal factors that temporarily suppress criminal activity.