Lutterworth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Lutterworth’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. At 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate was 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights Lutterworth’s relatively low crime environment, a pattern consistent with its character as a smaller built-up area within Harborough. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain the mix of crime types recorded. While shoplifting and other property crimes typically correlate with busy high streets, the absence of a significant spike in such categories this month suggests subdued activity in retail and leisure sectors. Conversely, the 45.8% share of violence and sexual offences points to a different dynamic, one that could be linked to the area’s social fabric, local demographics, or community interactions during colder months. The UK average for this category is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Lutterworth’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 12% below the national benchmark, a finding that underscores the area’s performance in managing violent crime despite its lower population density compared to major urban centres. The remaining crime types—burglary, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences—collectively made up 54.2% of the total, with burglary standing out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 100%. This anomaly may reflect localized factors such as property characteristics or seasonal vulnerabilities in residential areas during January.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+600%) and shoplifting (+200%), with both rising from single-figure counts to 7 and 6 respectively. This surge in property-related crimes contrasts with a 68.8% rise in violence and sexual offences, which jumped from 16 to 27 cases. Burglary in Lutterworth is 100% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, despite the area’s overall crime rate being significantly lower than national levels. The sharp rise in burglary may be linked to seasonal patterns, as colder weather and shorter days could contribute to increased indoor activity and potential opportunities for forced entry. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s doubling compared to December 2024 may reflect post-holiday economic pressures or shifts in retail patterns. On the other hand, vehicle crime and criminal damage both fell by 33.3%, while other theft dropped by 20%. These declines could be consistent with reduced foot traffic and fewer outdoor events during January. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the dramatic increase in burglary, which now accounts for 11.9% of all crimes in Lutterworth—double the UK average for this category. This spike, though statistically significant, remains an isolated anomaly in an otherwise low-crime environment.

Lutterworth’s crime rate in January 2025 rose 34.3% from the previous month’s 3.5 per 1,000, reaching 4.7 per 1,000. This increase, though substantial, still leaves the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 59 total crimes reported over 31 days translate to an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that would be of particular interest to local residents and community groups monitoring safety trends. When scaled to the population of 12,459, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 211 residents provides a clear context for understanding the frequency of incidents within the community. This monthly figure, while modest, reflects the balance between Lutterworth’s low crime environment and the occasional spikes in specific categories like burglary. The area’s population size—nearly 12,500—means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have meaningful impacts on per capita rates. For example, the 6 additional burglaries recorded in January 2025 represent a 600% increase compared to December 2024, yet they remain a small proportion of the total crime count. This illustrates how population density and local conditions can shape the interpretation of crime statistics, making Lutterworth’s profile distinct from both urban and rural counterparts across the UK.