Great Glen Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Great Glen during September 2023 was dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, compared to just 7.1% for property crimes. This stark imbalance between violent and property offences suggests a shift in the area's crime dynamics, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the return to school and university freshers' week. The overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places Great Glen 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting its relatively low crime environment despite the recent surge in violent incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, saw an 180% increase from August, with 14 incidents reported compared to 5 the previous month. This rise, coupled with a 150% increase in public order offences, points to potential pressures on community safety during the transition from summer to autumn. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences shows Great Glen's rate is 5% below the national average, while public order offences are 45% above, indicating a combination of local and national trends. The area's built-up character within Harborough may contribute to this pattern, with public spaces and social gatherings during the month potentially amplifying incidents of violence and disorder. However, the overall low crime rate compared to the UK suggests that localized factors, such as effective community policing or demographic characteristics, may be mitigating broader national trends.

September 2023 marked a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes surging by 180% compared to August. This jump from 5 to 14 incidents in the violence and sexual offences category dominates the monthly total, outnumbering property crimes by a 3.5:1 ratio. Public order offences also saw a 150% increase, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, while drugs-related crimes doubled from 0 to 1. These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which are 5% lower in Great Glen. The stark imbalance between violent and property crimes may partly explain the area's 36.3% below the UK average overall rate, suggesting localized factors such as seasonal transitions or community dynamics are at play. Residents may find the 180% increase in violent crimes particularly noteworthy, as it underscores a significant shift in the crime profile compared to the previous month.

The crime rate in Great Glen rose sharply from 2.6 per 1,000 in August to 5.1 per 1,000 in September, marking a 99.6% increase. This shift reflects a significant uptick in reported incidents over the month, though the daily crime count remains low at approximately one incident per day. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,496, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-196 provides context for residents, indicating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is comparatively low compared to the UK average. This data suggests that while the area has seen a notable rise in crime compared to the previous month, the overall rate remains well below the national average, pointing to localized factors influencing the increase.