Sileby Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,468, 66 crimes in July 2024 equate to 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, a figure 7.1% below the UK average of 8.4. This built-up area within Charnwood, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, experiences a crime profile shaped by its seasonal rhythms. With schools out of session and tourism peaking in July, the data suggests a direct link between summer activity and crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) constitute the largest share at 40.9%, followed by public order (10 incidents, 15.2%) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 13.6%). This distribution is consistent with the area's likely role as a commuter town or small urban hub, where public spaces become focal points for both community interaction and conflict. The seasonal context of July—marked by festivals, outdoor events, and extended daylight—may explain the prominence of public order offences, which are 87% above the UK average. While property crimes like burglary (5 incidents, 7.6%) are 94% above the UK average, other categories such as shoplifting (2 incidents) are 71% below national levels, indicating a combination of local factors. The overall rate, though lower than the UK average, reveals a need for targeted interventions in areas where local crime trends diverge significantly from national norms.

July 2024 saw a 28.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 21 to 27 incidents. This surge aligns with peak summer activity, where festivals and outdoor events may contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces. Other crime categories also rose sharply: 'other crime' and 'shoplifting' both doubled from zero to three and two incidents respectively, suggesting potential gaps in local monitoring or transient criminal activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75%, from four to one incident, possibly reflecting reduced traffic density during school holidays. Public order offences were 87% above the UK average, with 10 incidents reported. This stark deviation from national norms may indicate a need for enhanced policing strategies in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage were 94% and 5% above UK averages respectively, highlighting specific vulnerabilities in property crime that require targeted attention.

Sileby's crime rate in July 2024 dropped by 8.4% compared to June's 8.5 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction brings the area to 7.8 per 1,000, a 7.1% improvement against the UK average of 8.4. Locally, 2 crimes were reported per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within daily life. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 128 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the scale of exposure for the population. While this rate is lower than the previous month, the breakdown of crime types reveals significant variations in local patterns compared to national averages. For instance, public order offences are 87% above the UK average, suggesting a unique challenge in managing community behaviour during peak summer activity. This contrast with categories like vehicle crime, which are 78% below the UK average, indicates a combination of local factors influencing different crime types. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while overall rates are declining, targeted efforts may still be needed in specific areas of the built-up environment.