Lutterworth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Lutterworth's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes. At 3.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a significantly safer environment than the national norm. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, occurs at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents—54% below the UK average for this category. This stands in contrast to public order offences, which are 25% above the UK average despite representing only 16.7% of total crimes in Lutterworth. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower prevalence of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier months. However, the 35.7% share of violent crime suggests a distinct local dynamic, possibly linked to the built-up area's social mix and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. The low crime rate for property crimes (42% of total crimes) further underscores Lutterworth's relative safety, with burglary and vehicle crime both below UK averages by over 40%. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within Harborough, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for certain crime types.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting increasing by 100% from 2 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 residents. Public order offences also rose sharply, climbing 75% to 7 incidents, though they remain 25% above the UK average for this category. This increase may reflect the impact of colder weather and shorter days on public behaviour. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7% to 1 incident, and other crime fell by 50% to 1 incident, suggesting a possible seasonal lull in minor disturbances. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—54% below the UK average—highlights a unique local trend, with no equivalent category in the UK showing such a marked reduction. For residents, the 3.4 crime rate translates to a 1-in-297 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, a figure that contextualises the area's overall safety. While shoplifting and public order offences rose, the broader crime picture remains markedly below national averages, particularly for violent crime, which is 54% lower than the UK rate.

Lutterworth's crime rate in January 2024 (3.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period—a rate that, while locally relevant, cannot be directly compared to UK-wide daily figures. Monthly exposure calculations show that 1 in every 297 residents in Lutterworth experienced a reported crime during January, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. This figure is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the 7.4 per 1,000 rate would translate to a 1-in-135 chance of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area's safety: for every 1,000 residents, Lutterworth experiences fewer than half the crimes of the UK average. This contrast is especially pronounced in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, which are both 40-60% below national levels. The built-up nature of Lutterworth, combined with its smaller population, likely contributes to this disparity, as larger urban areas tend to have higher concentrations of crime due to factors like population density and economic disparity.