Mountsorrel Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mountsorrel’s July 2024 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 25% below the UK average of 8.4, a consistent trend for this built-up area within Charnwood. The crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (34.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (19.1%), and criminal damage and arson (18.0%). These patterns reflect the area’s character as a small town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where seasonal factors and local rhythms influence crime dynamics. The summer months, marked by festivals, outdoor events, and school holidays, likely contribute to the prominence of public order and anti-social behaviour. Criminal damage and arson rates (1.1 per 1,000) are 75% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to seasonal neglect or targeted vandalism. In contrast, property crimes remain relatively low, with burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) both significantly below national levels, potentially due to the town’s compact size and community-focused policing. The overall crime rate, while showing a 7.3% increase from June, remains well within the UK’s lower quartile, illustrating a balance between seasonal volatility and sustained safety efforts.

July 2024 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with public order offences rising sharply by 83.3% to 11 incidents, the highest increase among categories. This surge aligns with the area’s seasonal context: peak summer, festivals, and outdoor events likely contributing to heightened activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 54.5%, from 11 to 17 incidents, reflecting increased social interactions during school holidays. Meanwhile, violent crimes climbed by 29.2%, though Mountsorrel’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 remains 23% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 75%, from 8 to 2 incidents, a decline potentially linked to heightened community vigilance or seasonal deterrents. Shoplifting also dropped by 50%, from 2 to 1, a trend consistent with the summer period’s lower retail footfall in smaller towns.

Mountsorrel’s July 2024 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.3% increase from June’s 5.9, though it remains 25% below the UK average. This monthly figure translates to roughly 3 reported crimes per day, a rate that, while modest, reflects local patterns influenced by seasonal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 158 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in a community of 14,058. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not provided here. The population context highlights that even with a 7.3% rise, Mountsorrel’s crime rate remains significantly below national levels, suggesting a resilient local safety framework. However, the increase in specific categories, such as public order and anti-social behaviour, deserves closer attention to their seasonal drivers.