Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe were 47% below the UK average in May 2024, marking one of the most notable deviations in the area’s crime profile. With an overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, the built-up area recorded 54 crimes across 12,435 residents, far outpacing the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.2% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.8%) and public order offences (13.0%). This stark contrast to national figures may be partly explained by the area’s character as a relatively low-density residential and industrial zone, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could contribute to lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors in May, including extended evenings and bank holidays, may have encouraged more outdoor socialising, which could explain the prominence of public order offences. However, the area’s property crime rate remains subdued, with shoplifting and burglary both significantly below UK averages. This suggests a broader trend of low-level crime, influenced by the area’s smaller population and less concentrated retail or nightlife hubs compared to major urban centres.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft and theft from the person both surging by 100% compared to April, marking a sharp increase from zero to one incident each. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% as the number of incidents dropped from two to one, while anti-social behaviour declined by 40% and vehicle crime decreased by 33.3%. These shifts highlight a mixed picture of crime dynamics, with property-related offences showing a slight upward trend in vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000, 6% above the UK average) and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000, 25% above the UK average). Meanwhile, violent crime remained lower than the national average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.5 per 1,000 (47% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000). This divergence from the UK trend may reflect the area’s lower population density and limited exposure to high-risk environments typically associated with higher violent crime rates. The increase in bicycle theft could be linked to the area’s proximity to cycling routes or local events that attract cyclists, though further data would be needed to confirm this connection. Residents may find the 100% rise in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in personal security during May’s increased outdoor activity.

The crime rate in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe for May 2024 fell to 4.3 per 1,000, a 5.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area’s historically lower crime levels compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two crimes per day in May, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average of one crime per 120 residents. This monthly exposure figure underscores the area’s relative safety, though the 1-in-230 statistic is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population context further highlights the area’s distinctiveness: with 12,435 residents, the 54 reported crimes translate to a crime rate that is 48.8% below the UK average. This suggests that factors such as local demographics, economic conditions, or community engagement may play a role in sustaining this lower crime profile. However, the 6% increase in vehicle crime compared to the UK average indicates that certain categories remain vulnerable, even in an area with an otherwise strong safety record.