Leominster Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,924, Leominster recorded 105 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 10% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that reflects specific local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.5% of all crimes (31 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.1%, 19 cases) and shoplifting (16.2%, 17 cases). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely contributes to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, as social interactions in public spaces increase. Shoplifting, which was 150% above the UK average (1.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000), may be influenced by the town’s retail presence and the influx of students during term time. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK average by 19%, suggesting a possible correlation with the heightened social activity typical of this time of year. While the overall rate is higher than the national average, certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, were 50% below the UK figure, indicating that not all crime types follow the same trajectory. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the built environment in shaping crime patterns.

September 2023 saw significant shifts in crime types compared to the previous month. Burglary increased by 100% (4 to 8), a rise that may be linked to the quieter nights of autumn and the potential for unoccupied homes during the school term. Other crime also jumped by 100% (0 to 3), with theft from the person rising from 0 to 1, a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 76.5% (17 to 4), possibly due to the end of summer activities and reduced outdoor gatherings. Shoplifting, while still high, decreased by 39.3% (28 to 17), though it remained 150% above the UK average. This category’s persistent elevation highlights the need for targeted measures at retail outlets, which may benefit from increased foot traffic during the academic year. Public order offences also dropped by 52.9% (17 to 8), a decline that could be tied to the settling of university students into routines or reduced late-night activity. The contrast between rising and falling categories underscores the dynamic nature of crime in Leominster, with some areas of concern outpacing national trends while others show marked improvement.

Leominster’s crime rate in September 2023 (8.8 per 1,000) marked a 26.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.0 per 1,000, a drop that translates to a reduction of 24 crimes over 30 days. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the prior month, still places it above the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 114 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, suggests a consistent presence of crime in the community. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 105 total crimes equate to roughly 0.88% of Leominster’s population being directly affected by crime in September. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the drop from the previous month indicates that local efforts or seasonal factors may have had a measurable impact. The contrast between the overall rate and the UK average—despite the monthly decline—highlights the area’s distinct position within national crime trends. Residents may find the daily crime count (4 per day) a useful metric for contextualising the pace of incidents in their neighbourhood, though the persistence of certain crime types above the UK average warrants continued attention.