Earl Shilton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a continued decline in overall crime in Earl Shilton, with a rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 29.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This trend is consistent with the area's generally low crime profile, though the breakdown reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 53.2% of all crimes, significantly outpacing their share in the UK average. This category's rate of 3.1 per 1,000 is 15% above the national average, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may relate to the area's social dynamics or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour followed with 21.0% of total crimes, though this rate remains 17% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or a lower prevalence of disruptive conduct. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and empty homes—likely contributes to the fluctuation in crime types, with burglary risks rising during periods of reduced occupancy. However, the data shows no significant increase in property crimes, which may be attributed to heightened vigilance during summer or the absence of major events that typically drive such offences. The overall reduction in crime compared to the previous month, coupled with the area's consistently lower rates relative to the UK, suggests that local initiatives and environmental factors are playing a role in maintaining safety. These findings underscore the importance of continued monitoring, particularly as seasonal transitions in September may bring new patterns.

August 2024 saw a 10% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 30 to 33 incidents. This category remains 15% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Conversely, public order offences dropped sharply by 87.5%, from 8 to 1, marking one of the most significant monthly decreases in the dataset. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 44.4%, likely reflecting increased social activity during the summer months. Vehicle crime fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), consistent with lower rates observed nationally. Other thefts decreased by 71.4%, though this category remains 65% below the UK average. A notable shift was the doubling of 'other crime' incidents, a category that includes non-specific offences and may indicate underreporting or evolving criminal activity patterns.

Earl Shilton's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 16.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historical pattern of seasonal fluctuations, where summer months often see reduced property crime due to increased outdoor activity and community engagement. Daily crime figures for August averaged 2 incidents per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 10,641 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting the area's generally lower crime profile. The reduction in public order offences by 87.5% (from 8 to 1) suggests a possible link to summer holidays reducing transient populations in public spaces.