Earl Shilton Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Earl Shilton’s crime profile in December 2023, accounting for 30.4% of all reported incidents. This category, though lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (a 39% deficit), remains the most prevalent type of crime in the area. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 26.4% below the UK average, reflects a generally safer environment compared to national trends. However, the seasonal context of December—marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and social gatherings—likely influenced the distribution of crimes. For instance, the drop in violence and sexual offences (from 35 to 17) may align with reduced public spaces activity during the holidays, while the sharp rise in vehicle crime (from 0 to 9) could be attributed to increased car usage for shopping and travel. The area’s built-up nature within Hinckley and Bosworth, combined with its relatively small population, may contribute to the lower overall rate, though localized factors such as retail density and residential patterns could explain spikes in specific categories. The dominance of violence-related crimes suggests a need for community-focused initiatives to address underlying social dynamics, even as the area maintains a safer profile nationally.

December 2023 brought notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and anti-social behaviour surging by 400% and 250%, respectively. These increases, though modest in absolute terms (from 1 to 5 burglaries and 2 to 7 anti-social incidents), may reflect seasonal factors such as holiday-related absences or increased social gatherings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 51.4% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to the festive period reducing opportunities for such crimes. Other theft and vehicle crime also rose sharply, with the former 53% above the UK average and the latter 100% above. These anomalies suggest that while overall crime remains low, specific vulnerabilities—such as unsecured vehicles during the Christmas shopping rush—require targeted awareness. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime underscores the need for heightened vigilance in parking practices during peak retail periods.

Earl Shilton's crime rate in December 2023 remained stable at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized trends within specific categories warrant closer attention. Daily crime figures show that on average, two incidents were reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of the area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 190 residents, a metric that contextualizes the scale of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average, the area’s overall rate is 26.4% lower, indicating a safer environment relative to the national profile. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is low, certain categories—such as vehicle crime and other theft—exceed national averages. This contrast highlights the importance of examining subcategories to understand local risk factors. The stability in the overall rate, despite fluctuations in individual crime types, underscores the need to consider both aggregate and granular data when assessing public safety.