Great Glen Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Great Glen during October 2024 stood at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 74% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national rate highlights a unique trend in the built-up area within Harborough. The overall crime rate for the month was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Property crimes accounted for 38.5% of total incidents (5 out of 13), while violent crimes made up 30.8% (4 out of 13). The remaining 30.8% of crimes were distributed across criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, burglary, public order, and other theft. Seasonal factors may have influenced patterns, as October brought darker evenings and Halloween, which can affect community activity and visibility. However, the area's consistently low crime rate suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the built-up area's characteristics, such as a compact layout that may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The data shows no significant spikes in property crimes, which typically dominate in more densely populated urban centres, reinforcing the area's distinct crime profile compared to larger cities.

October 2024 saw three crime types rise from zero to one incident: public order, other theft, and drugs. This represents a 100% increase for each category, though these remain isolated incidents in a month with just 13 total crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), burglary dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). These shifts suggest a temporary reduction in property-related crimes, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween, which may have altered community patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained 74% below the UK average, a position reinforced by the category's 0.7 per 1,000 rate compared to the national 2.7 per 1,000. Residents may find the daily crime count particularly reassuring: with 13 crimes over 31 days, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day. This aligns with the monthly exposure figure of 1 reported crime for every 423 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's low-risk environment for most residents.

The October 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000, indicating a continuing downward trend. This decline is consistent with the area's broader pattern of low crime, which has been sustained despite seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, the 13 total crimes recorded in October translate to approximately 0 crimes per day, a figure that is exceptionally low compared to other UK built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 5,496 residents, the monthly exposure of 1 crime per 423 residents illustrates the minimal risk faced by individuals living in Great Glen. This compares to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, which equates to roughly 1 in 124 residents experiencing a crime each month. The area's built-up nature, with its compact layout and likely strong community networks, may contribute to this disparity. While the UK average includes a mix of urban and rural areas, Great Glen's consistent performance suggests that local factors such as effective policing, limited opportunities for crime, and a smaller population size play a significant role in maintaining such a low crime rate.