Great Glen Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Great Glen maintained a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, 62.3% below the UK average of 7.7. This built-up area within Harborough demonstrates a marked contrast to national trends, where property-related offences dominate the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.3% of reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (18.8%) and anti-social behaviour (18.8%). The balance between property and violent crimes in Great Glen appears to reflect a combination of local factors, including seasonal rhythms and community dynamics. With September marking the start of the academic year, the influx of students and the associated increase in foot traffic may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related incidents. However, the overall low crime rate suggests a relatively stable environment, though the sharp rise in vehicle crime deserves closer attention. The town’s position as a commuter hub within Harborough may contribute to higher vehicle-related offences, while its smaller population size likely reduces opportunities for more frequent violent crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn and the return to school routines, may have played a role in shaping the crime profile. The persistent gap between Great Glen’s rates and the UK average underscores the importance of local context in understanding crime patterns.

September 2024 saw a significant 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident in August to three. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights a sharp shift in the crime mix. Concurrently, shoplifting doubled from zero to one reported incident, reflecting potential changes in retail activity or seasonal pressures. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 60% compared to the previous month, dropping from five to two incidents—a decline that may align with heightened community awareness or seasonal factors. The property crime category (8 incidents) continues to outpace violent crime (5 incidents), a trend consistent with the area’s broader profile. Violence and sexual offences, while down by 16.7% from August, remain 66% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and community resilience. The contrast between vehicle crime’s UK comparison (33% above average) and violence’s stark underperformance illustrates the nuanced nature of local crime dynamics. Residents may find the month-on-month burglary decrease particularly notable, as it indicates a potential reduction in targeted property offences during the autumn transition.

Great Glen’s crime rate in September 2024 (2.9 per 1,000) marked a 20.1% decrease from August’s 3.6, reflecting a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that places it in the context of a low-crime environment. When scaled to the population of 5,496 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 344 residents—an indicator that residents face a relatively low risk of experiencing crime compared to national benchmarks. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which suggests that Great Glen’s built-up area within Harborough may benefit from specific local factors, such as effective community engagement or geographic characteristics that limit crime opportunities. The previous month’s rate (3.6) was higher, indicating a possible stabilization of crime trends following the summer months. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader perspective for residents, emphasizing that the likelihood of encountering crime remains low. These comparisons underscore the importance of contextualizing local data against both national averages and historical trends within the area itself.