Lutterworth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 marked a continuation of Lutterworth’s trend of lower-than-average crime rates, with an overall rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—32.5% below the UK average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.8% of all reported incidents, a figure that aligns closely with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime suggests a need to examine local factors such as community dynamics or seasonal influences, particularly as September coincides with the return to school and university freshers’ week, which may contribute to increased tensions or alcohol-related incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, stood 25% above the UK average, possibly linked to the area’s road infrastructure or parking arrangements. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting saw significant decreases, though the latter reversed sharply in September, raising questions about potential catalysts such as targeted retail theft. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite these fluctuations, highlights Lutterworth’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Harborough, though the prominence of violent crime warrants ongoing scrutiny.

September saw a dramatic 150% rise in shoplifting, jumping from two to five incidents. This increase may partly explain the overall rise in violent crimes, which surged by 70% to 34 cases, the highest category by volume. While public order offences rose slightly by 16.7%, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% compared to August, a drop that contrasts with the sharp rise in shoplifting. Vehicle crime remains 25% above the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as parking density or traffic patterns may contribute. Other theft, meanwhile, dropped sharply by 77.8%, likely reflecting seasonal changes or improved security measures. These shifts underscore the need to monitor specific crime types closely, as they diverge significantly from national trends.

Lutterworth's crime rate in September 2023 remained stable compared to August, rising by just 1.5% to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity, though the breakdown of crime types reveals shifts in patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 186 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, this means that the vast majority of residents are not directly impacted by crime on a monthly basis. The stability in the rate, combined with the low exposure figure, reinforces the area’s position as a safer place than the UK average, though the mix of crime types deserves closer attention to local factors.