Earl Shilton Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 marked a continuation of Earl Shilton's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. With a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—33.3% below the national average of 8.1—the built-up area within Hinckley and Bosworth maintains a safer environment than most parts of the country. The data reveals a distinct pattern in crime distribution, with violence and sexual offences (22 incidents, 38.6% of total) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 15.8%) dominating the monthly tally. Public order offences (8 incidents, 14.0%) and other theft (4 incidents, 7.0%) follow, illustrating a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property crime. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically holds a larger share. Seasonal factors may play a role, as August is a peak holiday month with increased tourism and temporary empty homes, which could theoretically elevate burglary risks. However, the local burglary rate (2 incidents, 3.5%) remains 41% below the UK average, suggesting effective community measures or lower resident vulnerability. The absence of significant property crime, despite seasonal dynamics, indicates that local policing strategies or environmental factors—such as well-lit public spaces or community engagement initiatives—may be contributing to this trend. The data also highlights a notable gap between the area's crime profile and national patterns, with violent crime rates 20% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This suggests a unique social or demographic context, linked to Earl Shilton's character as a smaller, more cohesive built-up area with limited nightlife or commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The overall picture points to a stable, low-crime environment where community cohesion and local policing appear to be effective, though the seasonal context means continued monitoring of property crime during August remains warranted.

August 2023 saw a 21.9% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to July, reflecting a continued downward trend. The most striking change was a 200% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 3 incidents), a category that includes a range of non-specific offences. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may signal underreported or evolving criminal activity patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 71.4% (from 14 to 4 incidents), possibly due to seasonal factors—August's peak tourism period may have led to increased surveillance or fewer opportunities for such crimes. Vehicle crime also dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), which could be linked to reduced car usage during the summer holidays or improved vehicle security measures. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture compared to the UK average: public order offences are 33% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 37% below. This suggests that local enforcement priorities or community dynamics are shaping these disparities. 'other crime' is 131% above the UK average, a figure that deserves closer attention given its sudden increase. For residents, the most immediate insight is the drop in vehicle crime—fewer than 2 incidents per month means a significantly lower risk compared to national trends, which may be reassuring for those concerned about car-related theft.

The crime rate in August 2023 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 21.9% decline from July's rate of 6.9, indicating a marked improvement in the area's safety profile. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: with 57 incidents over 31 days, the average resident faces roughly 2 crimes per day—though this figure is local-specific and should not be compared to UK-wide daily rates. On a monthly scale, the exposure rate of 1 crime per 187 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for households. While this is a relatively low figure, it is important to contextualise it against the area's population of 10,641. The contrast with the UK average is stark: Earl Shilton's overall rate is 33.3% lower, and individual categories like anti-social behaviour (37% below UK average) and other theft (37% below) reinforce this gap. However, some categories deviate in the opposite direction—public order offences are 33% above the UK average, which may reflect local policing strategies or community-specific challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Earl Shilton's residents are less likely to experience property crime than the national average, the risk of public order incidents is higher. This suggests that local authorities may need to balance resource allocation between addressing community-level issues and maintaining the area's overall low-crime status. For residents, the key takeaway is that while the area remains significantly safer than most parts of the UK, targeted efforts to manage public order concerns could further enhance the quality of life.