Earl Shilton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Earl Shilton maintained a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.6% below the UK average of 8.4. This disparity highlights the area’s relatively safer profile compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.1% of all crimes, the highest single category, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and criminal damage and arson (15.6%). These figures align with the area’s likely status as a small, built-up community where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes may dominate. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and bank holidays—likely contributes to increased socialising and outdoor activity, which may partly explain the higher prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The rate of violent crime (2.4 per 1,000) remains below the UK average, suggesting that while incidents occur, they are not frequent. However, the area’s elevated levels of criminal damage and arson (0.9 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) indicate a need for targeted interventions in property-related crime. These trends underscore the importance of understanding how local geography and social rhythms interact with crime patterns, even in areas with generally low rates. The overall stability in crime—both in absolute terms and compared to previous months—further reinforces the idea that Earl Shilton’s environment, while not immune to criminal activity, operates within a framework that mitigates broader-scale issues seen in larger urban centres.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+150%) and other crime (+200%), with the latter tripling from one to three incidents. These spikes may be linked to extended evenings and outdoor socialising, which are common during the spring season. Conversely, drug-related offences dropped by 75% (from four to one), possibly reflecting reduced demand during this time of year or targeted policing efforts. The area’s violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, a contrast to its elevated levels of criminal damage and arson (45% above the UK average). This divergence suggests that while violent crime is relatively contained, property-related offences and disorder may be more entrenched in the local environment. For residents, the 150% surge in anti-social behaviour—now accounting for 15.6% of all crimes—offers a tangible example of how seasonal factors can amplify specific types of criminal activity.

Earl Shilton’s crime rate in May 2024 remained stable at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though seasonal factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of crime in even smaller communities. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 166 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals in Earl Shilton compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 10,641, the area’s smaller size means that crime impacts a proportionally larger share of the community than in more densely populated regions, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. This context is crucial for residents assessing their personal risk: while no single day is likely to see multiple incidents, the cumulative effect over a month ensures that crime remains a visible, though not overwhelming, part of daily life.