Great Glen Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Glen's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within Harborough demonstrates a crime profile significantly lower than the national benchmark, reflecting a combination of community characteristics and local policing strategies. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (19.2%) and vehicle crime (15.4%). These patterns align with typical dynamics in small urban centres where interpersonal conflicts and property-related incidents dominate. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the distribution of violent offences, though local factors such as community engagement initiatives likely contribute to the overall lower crime rate compared to national averages. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Great Glen (1.8 per 1,000) was 37% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors that reduce interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, the area's criminal damage and arson rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 45% above the UK average, hinting at specific vulnerabilities such as unsecured property or transient populations. The relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (86% below UK average) and burglary (35% below) reinforce the area's position as a safer than average environment, though the spike in vehicle crime (49% above UK average) warrants further scrutiny of local transport infrastructure and vehicle security practices.

May 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling to 4 incidents (a 100% increase). These spikes contrast with notable declines in anti-social behaviour (-85.7%) and public order offences (-50%), suggesting shifting patterns in community activity and enforcement priorities. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) remained 37% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic composition or effective local policing. However, the rate of possession of weapons (0.2 per 1,000) was 150% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that could indicate isolated incidents or specific risk factors requiring targeted attention. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime highlights the importance of securing vehicles during the May bank holiday period, when increased foot traffic and extended daylight hours may create opportunities for opportunistic theft. The area's overall crime rate, while lower than national averages, demonstrates the need for continued vigilance in addressing rising categories like vehicle crime and criminal damage, which are both significantly above UK benchmarks.

Compared to the previous month (April 2024), Great Glen's crime rate rose by 13.2% from 4.2 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight but measurable increase in reported incidents. This upward trend, however, remains well below the UK average, with the area's overall crime profile continuing to outperform national benchmarks by a margin of over 40%. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 211 residents. This statistic provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was relatively low compared to the UK average, though the spikes in vehicle crime and criminal damage suggest targeted vulnerabilities. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the 13.2% increase from April, the absolute number of crimes (26) remains modest given the area's population of 5,496. This balance between a small absolute number and a slightly rising rate highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly in categories like vehicle crime (49% above UK average) and criminal damage (45% above), which indicate specific risks that may require tailored community safety measures. The comparison to the UK average reinforces Great Glen's position as a relatively safe area, though the upward trend in certain crime types suggests the importance of maintaining proactive policing and community engagement strategies.