Earl Shilton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Earl Shilton’s crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 33.9% of all reported crimes. This category, which saw a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents, remained 18% below the UK average, a position that may partly reflect the area’s relatively stable community dynamics and the presence of local policing initiatives. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 12.9% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights its comparative safety. Other theft and shoplifting followed closely, with rates of 0.9 per 1,000 each, both significantly above the UK average for their respective categories. These increases may be linked to the seasonal context of December, a time of heightened retail activity and holiday-related disruptions. The area’s built-up character, combined with its proximity to larger urban centres, likely contributes to its mix of crime types, with retail areas and public spaces serving as focal points for property-related offences. However, the relatively low rates of burglary and anti-social behaviour, which were 64% and 57% below the UK average respectively, suggest that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may be playing a role in mitigating certain crime types. The month’s darker evenings and the influx of visitors during the Christmas period could also have influenced patterns, with shoplifting and public order offences rising in tandem with increased foot traffic and the potential for overcrowding in public spaces. This interplay between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime dynamics illustrates a community that, while not immune to the pressures of the holiday season, maintains a crime profile that is lower than the national average.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+400%), other theft (+200%), and shoplifting (+80%) compared to November, reflecting the pressures of the holiday season and increased foot traffic in retail areas. These rises contrast with notable declines in burglary (-66.7%) and anti-social behaviour (-63.6%), suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal changes in resident activity may have had an impact. The category of other theft, which rose to 0.9 per 1,000 residents, was 73% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the area. Meanwhile, violent crimes, which accounted for 33.9% of all reported crimes, remained 18% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, indicating that while this category dominates locally, its rate is still lower than the national benchmark. A resident might find the daily crime count of 2 incidents per day particularly useful for contextualising personal risk during the month.

Earl Shilton's crime rate in December 2025 rose 12.1% from 5.5 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend after a previous month of lower activity. This places the area 12.9% below the UK average, a consistent position that underscores its relatively safer profile compared to national benchmarks. Locally, the monthly exposure figure—1 crime per 164 residents—provides a tangible measure of risk, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that aligns with the seasonal context of December, when increased foot traffic and holiday-related activity can influence crime patterns. The population context further highlights that, despite the rise, the area’s crime rate remains well within the range expected for a built-up area of its size, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may be contributing to this sustained lower-than-average performance.