Great Glen Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Great Glen’s crime profile in October 2023 reveals a striking outlier: robbery rates stood at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends contrasts sharply with the area’s overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000, which is 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all reported incidents (7 cases), followed by other theft (13.3%) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). These figures align with patterns seen in smaller built-up areas where interpersonal disputes and targeted thefts can dominate. Seasonal factors may have influenced this profile: with clocks going back in October, darker evenings and Halloween activities could have contributed to increased opportunities for certain crimes. However, the overall low rate suggests effective community policing or a naturally low-risk environment. Property crimes (6 cases) were outnumbered by violent crimes (7 cases), a reversal of the usual trend in many UK areas. This balance may reflect local demographics or the presence of high-risk social spaces, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.

October 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types. Other theft, criminal damage and arson, and robbery all increased by 100% compared to September, reflecting sharp spikes in these categories. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell by 50% (from 14 to 7 cases), possibly linked to seasonal shifts or targeted interventions. Public order offences dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1 case), suggesting a reduction in incidents typically associated with public gatherings or alcohol-related disputes. While most categories remained well below the UK average, robbery’s 100% above-average rate stands out as a critical anomaly. This could indicate specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted opportunities in retail or transport hubs. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery cases—though still a small absolute number—warrants awareness of personal security measures. The overall crime mix also shifted: violent crimes now slightly outnumbered property crimes, a departure from the usual trend in built-up areas. This inversion may reflect local factors, such as the proximity of schools or community centres that attract higher foot traffic during evenings.

October 2023 marked a 46.4% decrease in Great Glen’s crime rate compared to September’s 5.1 per 1,000, underscoring a sustained period of low crime. Daily crime context reveals an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while seemingly trivial, aligns with the area’s consistently low rates. On a monthly scale, one crime occurred for every 366 residents—a ratio that, when compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlights the area’s exceptional safety. With a population of 5,496, this means fewer than two crimes were reported across the entire community in October. Such low exposure rates are rare outside of rural districts or highly controlled environments. The demographic context of Great Glen—a built-up area within Harborough—may explain this trend: smaller communities often benefit from tighter social networks and quicker response times from local authorities. However, the 100% above-average robbery rate raises questions about localized risks, such as unmonitored transport links or retail outlets. While the overall picture remains positive, the outlier category of robbery underscores the need for targeted measures to address specific vulnerabilities without compromising the area’s broader safety achievements.