Mountsorrel Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Mountsorrel's overall crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 (43.8% lower). This places the built-up area within Charnwood among the safer communities nationally. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all reported crimes (22 incidents) at a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 — 41% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime followed closely, with 11 incidents (17.5% of total) at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 54% higher than the UK average. Other theft (8 incidents) and criminal damage (7 incidents) also featured prominently, though both remained below the UK benchmark. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and the transition to British Summer Time, may partly explain patterns in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, though no definitive links can be drawn. The area's lower population density and limited urban infrastructure likely contribute to its consistently low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. This month's data underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining safety, particularly in reducing property crimes and violent incidents.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — the most significant month-on-month swing in any category. This surge contrasts sharply with an 83.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 6 to 1 incident, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 120%, from 5 to 11 incidents, a figure that places Mountsorrel 54% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents declined by 69.2% (13 to 4) and public order offences fell by 68.8% (16 to 5), suggesting a reduction in community tensions or increased enforcement during the month. The area's performance in violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) remains 41% below the UK average, highlighting the success of targeted interventions in this category. Residents may find the 54% above-average rate for vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as this suggests a need for continued focus on securing parked vehicles in the area.

Mountsorrel's October 2023 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 represents a 26.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that appears relatively low when compared to other built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 223 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for similar-sized communities. With a population of 14,058, the area's low crime rate suggests that local initiatives and policing efforts have effectively managed risks despite the seasonal challenges of October, including darker evenings and the Halloween period. The 26% month-on-month decline, combined with the area's consistently low crime profile, reinforces the perception of Mountsorrel as a safer place to live compared to the national average, though targeted attention to vehicle crime remains necessary.