Earl Shilton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Earl Shilton, 9.4 crimes were recorded in May 2023, placing the area 17.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime that is roughly 3 incidents per day for the built-up area. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (34 cases, 34.0% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (15 cases, 15.0%) and criminal damage and arson (14 cases, 14.0%). These figures align with May's seasonal context, where longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to increased socialising and outdoor drinking. The high proportion of violent crimes—17.5% above the UK average—suggests a possible link to local dynamics such as community tensions or concentrated nightlife activity. Criminal damage and arson in Earl Shilton were 110% above the UK average, which could reflect specific local vulnerabilities, such as under-resourced public spaces or targeted vandalism. While property crimes (30 total) accounted for 30% of incidents, the dominance of violent crimes highlights a shift in the area's crime profile compared to other parts of the UK. This pattern may be influenced by Earl Shilton's character as a small built-up area within Hinckley and Bosworth, where proximity to larger urban centres and seasonal fluctuations in population could play a role. The data also shows that shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower than the UK average, indicating effective local policing or low retail density in the area.

May 2023 saw a 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. This surge, while not unusual for the UK as a whole (the area's drug crime rate was 186% above the national average), may reflect local factors such as increased illicit activity during the Easter holiday period or changes in law enforcement focus. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 85.7%, falling from 14 to 2 incidents, and shoplifting decreased by 71.4% (from 7 to 2). These drops could be attributed to warmer weather reducing outdoor vehicle use or targeted police operations. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark disparities: while burglary was 3% below the UK average (3 cases vs 0.3 per 1,000), criminal damage and arson were 110% above the national rate. This suggests that property-related crimes are more concentrated in specific locations, linked to local infrastructure or community dynamics. Residents may find the 1-in-106 monthly exposure rate (100 crimes for 10,641 residents) a useful benchmark for understanding risk, though the overall rate remains higher than the UK average. The shift in crime mix—from property to violent offences—also indicates a possible reallocation of criminal activity, influenced by seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during May's longer evenings.

The crime rate in Earl Shilton for May 2023 (9.4 per 1,000) was a 3.8% decrease from April's rate of 9.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. However, this monthly decline does not alter the area's position relative to the UK average, which remains 17.5% lower. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the consistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 106 residents reported a crime, a statistic that contextualises the risk in terms of individual likelihood rather than absolute numbers. This monthly exposure rate is comparable to other similar-sized towns in England, though the elevated rate of violent crimes and property damage sets Earl Shilton apart. The population context—10,641 residents—means that each reported incident has a tangible impact on the community, with the 100 crimes spread across a compact area. While the overall rate is down slightly from April, the per-capita risk remains higher than the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted local strategies. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that certain crime types, such as drugs-related offences, are concentrated in Earl Shilton, which may reflect local socioeconomic factors or law enforcement priorities.