Mountsorrel Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Mountsorrel, 5.7 crimes were reported in April 2024, placing the area 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes per day for the built-up area within Charnwood. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (12.5%) and anti-social behaviour (11.3%). The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—likely contributes to increased outdoor activity and associated risks. While violence and sexual offences remain significantly lower than the UK average (18% below), public order offences are 32% above the national benchmark, suggesting a potential link to temporary gatherings during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour, though rising sharply, remains 51% below the UK average, indicating the area's generally low levels of persistent disorder. The crime profile reflects a balance between typical urban concerns and the lower population density of a rural-adjacent built-up area, where community cohesion may help mitigate some risks.

April 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 800% (from 1 to 9 incidents) and public order offences rising 400% (from 2 to 10). These increases, while significant, remain within the context of Mountsorrel's overall low crime environment. The sharp rise in public order offences may partly explain the 32% gap above the UK average for this category, potentially linked to Easter-related gatherings or temporary disruptions. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by two-thirds (from 6 to 2 incidents), likely reflecting reduced foot traffic during the Easter break compared to busier retail months. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, aligning with seasonal trends where fewer vehicles are on the road during school holidays. Violence and sexual offences—though the most common category—remain 18% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community deterrents. The 25% gap above the UK average for burglary (6 incidents) may indicate vulnerabilities in residential security. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal rhythms and the unique character of Mountsorrel as a small built-up area within a rural district.

Mountsorrel's crime rate in April 2024 (5.7 per 1,000) represented a 14.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend that must be contextualised within the area's overall low crime environment. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This means a resident in Mountsorrel is statistically less likely to experience crime than someone in the UK average area. month-on-month rise suggests a need for continued vigilance. The daily crime count of 3 incidents per day—while a concrete figure for local residents—must be weighed against the broader context of Mountsorrel's built-up area within Charnwood, where population density is lower than in major urban centres. This lower density likely contributes to the area's consistently below-average rates for violent crime and anti-social behaviour, even as specific categories like public order offences fluctuate. The 1-in-176 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible benchmark for residents assessing personal risk, though this is an aggregate measure and does not account for localised variations within the area.