Lutterworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Lutterworth's crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 46.4% of all reported crimes. With 26 incidents, this category far outpaced other theft (12.5%) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%), illustrating a stark contrast to the UK average where violence and sexual offences constitute 16% of all crimes. The area's overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 33.8% deficit compared to the national average of 6.8 per 1,000, a gap that reflects Lutterworth's lower levels of property-related crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role in this pattern, with reduced retail footfall and shorter days aligning with lower rates of shoplifting and public order offences. The area's crime profile, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the prominence of violent crime, which often escalates in smaller built-up areas with limited police resources. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, Lutterworth's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 16% below, suggesting localised efforts to address this category have had some effect. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (+75%) and the emergence of weapon possession cases indicate evolving challenges that warrant closer scrutiny. This interplay between consistent low-level crime and sporadic spikes in violence highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

January saw a 62.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 16 to 26 cases. This surge, despite a 33.8% overall reduction in crime compared to the UK average, underscores the dominance of violent crime in Lutterworth. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 75%, with seven incidents reported, while possession of weapons increased by 100% from zero to one case. These trends contrast with declines in burglary (-71.4%) and criminal damage (-60%), which may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday economic activity and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Other theft, at 7 cases, was 30% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. For residents, the 16.5% monthly drop in overall crime rates offers a tangible indicator of improved safety, though the rise in violent crime remains a pressing concern.

Lutterworth's crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 16.5% decrease from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average, with a 33.8% gap between local and national rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day in January, reflecting a steady but low-level presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 222 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 12,459. This monthly exposure rate highlights that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to larger urban centres. The reduction in burglary (-71.4%) and criminal damage (-60%) suggests a possible seasonal effect, with shorter days and post-holiday economic factors likely contributing to lower property-related crime. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour indicates shifts in local dynamics that require further analysis.