Lutterworth Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Lutterworth recorded 63 crimes across its population of 12,459, translating to a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—38.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure places the area firmly within the lower end of the national spectrum, a trend consistent with its historical performance. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mixed profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 21 incidents (33.3% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (8 cases, 12.7%). These figures are notable for their alignment with seasonal factors: the summer months typically see increased activity in public spaces, which may partly explain the prevalence of violent incidents. However, the area's performance in property-related crimes diverges from the UK average, with burglary (6 cases, 0.5 per 1,000) 52% above the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where residential density could increase opportunities for such crimes. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and local festivals—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences (6 cases) and anti-social behaviour (3 cases) both showing declines. The latter's 86% deficit compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that reduce opportunities for such behaviour. These patterns illustrate a combination of local characteristics and broader national trends, with Lutterworth maintaining a crime profile that is safer than the UK average, albeit with specific vulnerabilities in certain categories.

July 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, robbery, and possession of weapons each doubling from June's figures. This 100% increase in these categories contrasts with a 50% decline in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which fell to 3 incidents each. The drop in anti-social behaviour, now at 3 cases (0.2 per 1,000), is 86% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, indicating a possible seasonal effect linked to summer festivals or reduced public gatherings. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained a dominant category, accounting for 33.3% of total incidents, though still 39% below the UK average. The sharp rise in burglary (6 cases) is 52% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect increased property vulnerability during the summer months when homes are more likely to be unoccupied. For residents, the 50% reduction in shoplifting is a tangible benefit, suggesting local retail areas may have adopted effective security measures.

Lutterworth's crime rate in July 2023 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.0% decrease from June's 5.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the local monthly exposure figure of one reported crime for every 198 residents over the course of the month. Daily crime context shows 2 incidents per day on average, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile compared to national trends. When scaled to the population of 12,459, the 63 total crimes reported represent a manageable burden for a built-up area of this size. The 38.6% gap between Lutterworth's rate and the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000 underscores the area's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Lutterworth's rate is 86% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or local initiatives that may contribute to this disparity.