Sileby Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sileby’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.2%) and public order issues (9.8%). The seasonal context of October—shorter daylight hours, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, particularly in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. While the rate of violence and sexual offences decreased by 23.1% from September, the surge in anti-social behaviour suggests a need for targeted community engagement. The area’s lower burglary and shoplifting rates (3.3% and 72% below UK averages, respectively) may reflect a combination of local policing strategies, lower population density, and fewer high-traffic retail zones compared to larger urban centres. These findings align with Sileby’s character as a smaller, built-up area within Charnwood, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to a more stable crime environment.

October 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 433.3% compared to September, rising from 3 to 16 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 200% rise in 'other crime' (from 1 to 3), suggests emerging challenges that may require closer monitoring. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 23.1% (from 26 to 20), though this category still remains 10% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour in Sileby is 47% higher than the UK average (1.9 vs 1.3 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or policing priorities. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—surged 200%, raising questions about underreporting or evolving criminal activity. Meanwhile, property crime (16 incidents) accounted for 26.2% of total crimes, a proportion significantly lower than the UK average for similar areas. Residents might find the daily crime rate—approximately 2 incidents per day—useful for contextualising local safety. These shifts underscore the need for adaptive strategies to address rising anti-social behaviour while maintaining the area’s overall lower crime profile.

Sileby’s crime rate in October 2024 (7.2 per 1,000) represents a 32.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.4, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 139 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is 11.1% below the UK average, reinforcing Sileby’s position as a relatively safe community. The population context of 8,468 residents means that each resident faces a lower risk of victimisation than the national average, though the increase in anti-social behaviour and 'other crime' suggests vulnerabilities that require attention. While the area’s violent crime rate remains 10% below the UK average, the 47% gap in anti-social behaviour underscores a divergence in local challenges compared to broader trends. These statistics illustrate how Sileby’s unique demographic and geographic profile—likely shaped by its status as a built-up area within a rural district—can influence crime patterns, creating a balance between relative safety and specific pockets of concern.