Groby Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Groby recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 63.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the balance between violent and property crimes offers insight into local dynamics. Violent crimes—12 incidents—accounted for 57.1% of all reported offences, significantly outweighing property crimes (5 incidents). This dominance of violent crime is consistent with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by extended daylight, school holidays, and increased community events, which may contribute to higher visibility of interpersonal conflicts. The breakdown of crime types reveals further nuances: violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) remained 40% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and public order offences (3 incidents) were both 37-38% below national benchmarks. However, robbery, which had not occurred in June, rose to one incident in July, surpassing the UK average for this category by 100%. This anomaly may reflect transient criminal activity linked to the area’s seasonal tourism peak, though no definitive causal link can be established. The overall crime rate, while low, underscores the need for targeted measures to address the small but notable increase in robbery and public order offences, which could be influenced by the influx of visitors during summer festivals and outdoor events.

July 2024 saw a stark shift in Groby’s crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents—more than double the share of property crimes. This imbalance, while not unprecedented, contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 40% of the total. The surge in public order offences—up 200% from June—raises questions about the impact of summer festivals and extended daylight hours on local behaviour. Robbery, which had not occurred in June, rose to one incident in July, a 100% increase that may reflect transient criminal activity linked to seasonal tourism. Violent crimes in Groby remain 40% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the area’s relatively small population and limited nightlife infrastructure. However, the 100% increase in robbery, which is 100% above the UK average for this category, suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Groby’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 19.3% decline from June’s 3.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns in summer months, when public spaces see heightened activity but also increased policing presence. On a daily basis, one crime was reported per day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak tourist and event seasons. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 328 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate within Groby’s population of 6,878. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees a higher frequency of crimes per capita. The drop in burglary—down 75% from June—suggests possible improvements in local security measures or shifts in criminal activity to other areas, though no definitive causal link can be drawn without further data. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK context, illustrate Groby’s relatively safe environment, though the spike in public order offences deserves closer attention.