Lutterworth Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in August 2024 was the 400% surge in criminal damage and arson, which rose from 2 to 10 incidents. This unexpected spike, though still below the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000), highlights a significant shift in local crime dynamics. Lutterworth's overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents remained 36.6% below the UK average of 8.2, a gap that reflects the area's consistent position as a relatively safe built-up area within Harborough. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.4% of all incidents, making them the most common crime type, though their rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 29% below the UK average. Public order offences also rose sharply, suggesting increased community tensions during the summer months. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns: August is a peak holiday month, which could correlate with increased tourism and temporary population shifts. However, the absence of a significant increase in burglary-related crimes (which would typically accompany tourist seasons) suggests that local policing or community initiatives may have mitigated such risks. The low rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) further reinforce Lutterworth's position as an area with lower levels of property crime and public disorder compared to national benchmarks.

August 2024 saw a stark 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000), suggests a sudden surge in property-related offences that may reflect seasonal patterns. Public order offences also rose sharply by 42.9%, indicating heightened tensions in local spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% to just one incident, a drop that aligns with Lutterworth's consistently low rates for this category (0.1 per 1,000 in August, 78% below the UK average). The most common crime type, violence and sexual offences (23 incidents, 35.4% of total), remained 29% below the UK average for this category. Residents might note that while violent crime remains the largest category, its rate is significantly lower than national norms, a trend consistent with Lutterworth's overall safety profile.

Lutterworth's crime rate in August 2024 rose 6.5% compared to July, moving from 4.9 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This places the area firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime statistics, with a 36.6% gap below the national average of 8.2. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in August, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, 1-in-192 residents experienced a reported crime, a metric that contextualises the scale of criminal activity against the local population of 12,459. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees 1-in-120 residents affected annually. The population-scaled perspective underscores Lutterworth's consistent position as a safer area relative to the rest of the country. increase suggests a slight uptick in local tensions or seasonal factors that may require further monitoring.