Lutterworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lutterworth's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a combination of stable trends and emerging concerns. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 33.3% below the UK average, a position that reflects the built-up area's relatively low exposure to violent crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.6% of all incidents, with 20 cases reported—this category remains 44% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The most prevalent non-violent crime was public order offences, at 12 cases (17.1% of total), though this figure is 59% above the UK average. These patterns may be partially explained by the area's character as a small town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where social interactions in public spaces can sometimes escalate. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have both driven public order incidents and facilitated the sharp rise in other theft (+200%) and vehicle crime (+200%). The latter two categories, while still below UK averages, now represent 12.9% of total crimes each, highlighting a shift in crime dynamics. This increase could be linked to the area's infrastructure, such as parking arrangements or the presence of retail and service sectors that attract transient populations. The decline in shoplifting (43.8%) and criminal damage (71.4%) suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal patterns may have mitigated certain risks. Residents should be particularly mindful of the doubling of vehicle-related crimes, which may indicate a need for enhanced security measures in parking areas or greater awareness of vehicle-related vulnerabilities during the warmer months.

May 2024 witnessed sharp increases in other theft (+200%) and vehicle crime (+200%), with both categories rising from 3 to 9 and 2 to 6 respectively. These surges, though still below UK averages, may reflect heightened activity during May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Public order offences remained 59% above the UK average at 1.0 per 1,000, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community interactions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 43.8% (16 to 9), a decline that could be linked to improved retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. The violent crime category, at 20 incidents (28.6% of total), was 44% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, illustrating the area's generally lower exposure to severe violence. Residents should note the doubling of vehicle crime, which may indicate vulnerabilities in local parking infrastructure or increased vehicle-related activity during May's extended daylight hours.

Lutterworth's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% decrease from April's 5.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the built-up area, where consistent policing efforts and community engagement initiatives may have contributed to sustained reductions. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 12,459, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 178 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the disparity highlights the area's distinct demographic and geographic characteristics, which likely include a mix of residential stability and limited high-risk commercial zones. The population-scaled perspective underscores that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though targeted increases in specific categories warrant closer attention.