Lutterworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lutterworth's crime picture in October 2025 reveals a community that continues to perform significantly better than the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—28.6% below the national figure of 7.7. This position as one of the UK's safer built-up areas is reinforced by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (40.6% of all crimes), which are 14% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween, likely contributes to the slight upward trend in overall crime rates compared to the previous month. However, the area's character as a historic market town with a relatively low population density may explain the lower prevalence of property crimes, which account for only 34.6% of incidents compared to the UK's typical 45-50% split. Shoplifting and public order offences are both 37% and 43% below UK averages respectively, suggesting that the area's small-scale retail environment and community-focused policing may be effective in reducing these categories. The contrast between Lutterworth's performance and larger urban centres is particularly evident in anti-social behaviour, which is 52% below the UK average, and criminal damage and arson, which are 64% below. These figures align with the area's traditional character as a market town with strong community ties, where public spaces are often well-maintained and local initiatives may play a role in crime prevention. While the slight 3.0% monthly increase in overall crime rates requires monitoring, the broader context of Lutterworth's consistently lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks suggests that the area's underlying crime profile remains stable.

October 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other crime and other theft experiencing substantial increases. Other crime rose by 200.0% (from 1 to 3 incidents), while other theft jumped 125.0% (from 4 to 9). These spikes, though still relatively low in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity or increased foot traffic in the town's historic core. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped 66.7% (from 6 to 2), a decline consistent with typical October patterns where reduced daylight hours and colder weather may deter vehicle-related offences. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 57.9% (from 19 to 8), linked to the end of the school term and a reduction in youth-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained 14% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000, despite the overall rise in crime rates. This contrast highlights Lutterworth's continued strength in managing violent crime compared to national trends.

Lutterworth's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.0% increase from the previous month's 5.4 rate. This slight upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with crime rates 28.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 12,459 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Lutterworth compared to larger urban centres. This statistic is particularly notable when considering the area's character as a historic market town with limited high-density housing, which may contribute to the lower crime rates observed in property-related offences. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even with the 3.0% monthly increase, the absolute number of crimes remains well within the bounds of what would be expected for a community of this size.