Charnwood Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Charnwood's crime rate for November 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the district, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of all incidents, a rate 19% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour followed closely at 16.0% of total crimes. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness—may have influenced crime patterns. For instance, the 14.3% increase in shoplifting could be tied to heightened retail activity, while the 70% drop in robbery might reflect improved policing during peak shopping periods. Charnwood's relatively low burglary rate (3.8% of all crimes) and vehicle crime rate (5.3%) further suggest a landscape where property crime is less prevalent than in other regions. These figures, combined with the district's overall lower crime rate, illustrate an area where community-focused strategies and environmental factors may contribute to a safer environment, though the interplay of these elements remains complex.

November 2024 saw a significant 70% decrease in robbery incidents, dropping from 10 to 3. This sharp decline may reflect heightened police presence or community initiatives during the month. Conversely, other crime categories rose, 'other crime' (up 23.7%), which includes a range of offences not easily categorised. This increase could signal emerging patterns or shifts in policing priorities. Shoplifting also rose by 14.3%, linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 34.2% of all incidents, a rate 19% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK highlights a local trend towards lower violent crime, influenced by community engagement or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for certain offences.

Charnwood's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% decline from the previous month's 6.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed in the area's crime statistics, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Daily crime activity averaged 39 incidents per day, a figure that, while specific to Charnwood, offers a tangible sense of local crime exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 162 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents against the district's population of 188,385. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering Charnwood's overall rate, suggesting a relative safety compared to other regions. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that crime remains a concern for residents but at a manageable level, particularly given the targeted reductions in specific categories such as robbery and possession of weapons.