Lutterworth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Lutterworth’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with a notable absence of burglary and anti-social behaviour compared to national averages. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 22.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively stable environment. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 38.9% of all incidents—slightly below the UK average for this category but still representing the largest single category. This concentration of violent crime may reflect the area’s character as a small built-up area with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where interpersonal conflicts or targeted offences are more likely to occur. Property crimes, while lower in absolute terms, show a distinct pattern: other theft and shoplifting together make up 33.4% of all reported crimes, significantly above the UK average for both categories. This could be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping activity, which may have increased opportunities for theft in local retail areas. Conversely, burglary, vehicle crime, and anti-social behaviour remain well below UK levels, due to Lutterworth’s compact size and limited commercial zones reducing exposure to these types of crime. The low incidence of criminal damage and arson—only 1 incident in November—may indicate a community with strong local engagement or effective environmental crime prevention measures, though this remains speculative without further data. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, may also have influenced patterns, though the absence of a spike in public order offences suggests that local policing or community initiatives may have mitigated potential risks. This crime mix illustrates an area where violent crime remains a focal point, but property-related offences are driven by retail-focused activities rather than broader economic or social factors.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 200% and shoplifting by 50% compared to October. These jumps suggest a possible link to Black Friday shopping activity, which typically peaks in early November. Other theft, now at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 61% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a localised issue that may require targeted interventions. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% from five incidents in October to just one, a decline that may reflect successful community engagement or seasonal factors unrelated to the area’s typical patterns. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted slightly: while violence and sexual offences remained the largest category (38.9% of all crimes), the proportion of property crimes increased to 33.4% compared to 30.8% in October. This shift may indicate that retail-focused crimes are becoming a more prominent concern, particularly as November’s shopping season overlaps with the month. Vehicle crime fell by 40% below the UK average, due to Lutterworth’s limited car parking infrastructure or lower commuter traffic. These figures provide a clear snapshot of where local efforts might be most effective—addressing the surge in theft-related crimes while maintaining the positive trend in reducing vandalism and arson.

Lutterworth’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 6.5% decrease from October’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 173 residents. This relatively low frequency suggests that the area’s population is not frequently encountering crime, though the distribution of crime types remains uneven. When compared to the UK average, Lutterworth’s residents face a crime risk that is 22.7% lower, a gap that is particularly evident in categories like burglary (41% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (71% below). However, this comparative advantage is offset by higher-than-average rates in other theft (61% above) and shoplifting (82% above), which may require closer attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area is not experiencing a surge in crime overall, the nature of incidents is distinct—violent crimes are more prevalent than property crimes nationally, yet local retail-focused thefts are high. This duality highlights the importance of tailored strategies: maintaining the current low levels of burglary and anti-social behaviour while addressing the specific vulnerabilities in retail security. For residents, the daily crime count and monthly exposure figures offer a tangible sense of the area’s safety, reinforcing that while crime is present, it is not pervasive in daily life.