Mountsorrel Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mountsorrel's crime rate in June 2024 remained at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 28% below the UK average, a position that reflects the area's consistently lower-than-national crime profile. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 28.9% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson at 22.9%. These figures align with the area's character as a small built-up area within Charnwood, where limited commercial activity and lower population density likely contribute to the reduced likelihood of certain crimes. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, meaning Mountsorrel's rate is 38% below this benchmark, a trend that has persisted for several months. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—now 1.4 per 1,000—raises questions about potential local factors, such as increased vandalism during the early summer months or targeted incidents linked to specific sites. The area's low crime rate overall may also be influenced by seasonal patterns, with the start of summer potentially reducing opportunities for crimes that rely on high foot traffic or nightlife activity. While direct causal links, the combination of geographic and demographic factors likely plays a role in shaping these trends.

June 2024 saw a 35.7% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 14 to 19 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with a 92.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 13 to 1, the lowest figure recorded for this category in recent months. The rise in criminal damage and arson—now 1.4 per 1,000 residents—places this category 130% above the UK average, a stark anomaly given the area's generally low crime profile. Meanwhile, theft from the person doubled from zero to two incidents, and drug-related crimes also doubled from one to two. These increases may reflect heightened activity in specific local areas. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences both fell by 50% and 53.8% respectively, suggesting that targeted policing or seasonal factors may have influenced these trends. The data highlights a mixed picture, with some crime types showing marked volatility while others remain stable.

Mountsorrel's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 27.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.2 per 1,000. This decline places the area 28% below the UK average, a position that has been consistent for several months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in June, a figure that aligns with broader trends of reduced crime in rural and semi-rural settings. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic suggests that residents in Mountsorrel experience a significantly lower frequency of crime compared to the national average, though this must be contextualised against the area's relatively small population and low density of commercial or recreational spaces. The reduction in crime may reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer tourists and lower foot traffic during the early summer months, though this hypothesis remains unproven without further data.