Mountsorrel Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mountsorrel's overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 places it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within Charnwood, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to sustained safety outcomes. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.8% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and criminal damage and arson (13.2%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, where Mountsorrel's rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 6% below the national figure of 2.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month typically increases risks associated with empty homes and tourism, yet local burglary rates remained 63% below the UK average. This suggests effective community engagement or property management practices may be mitigating these risks. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 38% below the UK average, reflecting the area's quieter, more residential character compared to larger urban centres. The balance between violent and property crime in Mountsorrel also differs from the UK profile, where property crime typically dominates. This area's higher proportion of violent crime may be linked to its proximity to transport hubs or social mixing patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The overall safety profile indicates that while violence remains a concern, the community's crime prevention strategies appear to be working in areas where national trends show higher vulnerability.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 300% compared to July, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents. This increase, while notable, remains below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 for the category. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 150%, from 2 to 5 incidents, though this still sits 37% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson decreased by 25% to 12 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or targeted local interventions. The crime mix in Mountsorrel continued to diverge from the UK profile, with property crime accounting for 30% of total incidents (27 out of 91) compared to the national average of 40% property crime. This suggests a higher proportion of violent crime in Mountsorrel, which may be attributed to the area's demographic composition or local social dynamics. For residents, the 300% increase in public order offences is a key data point to consider, particularly in relation to community events or local policies that may influence public conduct. The sharp rise in shoplifting, while below the UK average, could indicate targeted retail crime patterns that warrant further attention from local businesses and police.

Mountsorrel's crime rate in August 2025 increased by 13.7% compared to July's 5.7 per 1,000.8% below the UK average. This monthly rise translates to roughly 3 reported crimes per day across the 14,058-resident area, a figure that may feel more tangible to locals when considered in daily terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable towns. The population context highlights the challenge of maintaining low crime rates in a small built-up area: even a single incident can represent a significant proportion of the community. This is particularly evident in categories like burglary, where Mountsorrel's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is 63% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The localised nature of Mountsorrel's crime profile means that national trends may not always align with on-the-ground realities. For instance, while the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.5 per 1,000, Mountsorrel's rate of 0.9 per 1,000 suggests a more tranquil environment. This disparity could reflect the area's smaller size, lower population density, or more effective local governance. The comparison also underscores the importance of context: a 13.7% increase in the local rate may be less concerning in a small town than in a larger urban area, where similar changes could represent more significant absolute numbers.