Earl Shilton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 presented a complex picture of crime in Earl Shilton, a built-up area within Hinckley and Bosworth. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a significant gap that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 62.5% of all incidents, with 35 cases recorded. This category's rate of 3.3 per 1,000 was 27% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as population density or social dynamics may contribute to this trend. Public order offences, while less frequent (12.5% of total crimes), saw a dramatic month-on-month increase, likely influenced by seasonal factors including the timing of Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings. The seasonal context of November, with its associated events and reduced daylight, may have created conditions that both exacerbated public order issues and mitigated other crime types. For instance, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour (75.0% drop) and criminal damage and arson (71.4% drop) could reflect changes in community activity or increased policing during this period. These patterns highlight the interplay between environmental factors and crime, with Earl Shilton's relatively low overall rate offering a contrast to the UK average. The data also reveals that property crimes, such as burglary and shoplifting, remained well below national levels, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 and shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000, both significantly lower than their respective UK averages. This suggests that the area's characteristics, including a strong sense of community or effective local initiatives, may be contributing to these outcomes. As the month drew to a close, the combination of seasonal events and ongoing community engagement appears to have shaped a crime profile that, while not without its challenges, remains safer than the national average.

November 2023 marked a stark shift in Earl Shilton's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 133.3% from 3 to 7 incidents. This increase, which outpaced all other categories, may be linked to the timing of Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour fell by 75.0% as incidents dropped from 8 to 2, suggesting a potential seasonal decline in such disturbances. The crime mix also revealed notable contrasts with national trends: violence and sexual offences in Earl Shilton (3.3 per 1,000) were 27% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, while shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) was 82% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. These discrepancies highlight the area's unique dynamics, where local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may play a role in shaping crime patterns. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences offers a concrete example of how specific events can influence local crime statistics.

Earl Shilton's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 15.2% decline from the previous month's 6.2 per 1,000. This reduction reflects a broader trend of lower crime activity across multiple categories, though not all areas showed uniform improvement. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in November, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime environment. When scaled to the population of 10,641, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 190 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, the month-on-month shift highlights the volatility of specific crime types. This context is crucial for residents assessing their personal risk and for local authorities evaluating the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives. The data underscores the importance of considering both aggregate trends and localized fluctuations when interpreting crime statistics.