Groby Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Groby's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 42.3% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, is 42% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a relatively lower prevalence of violent crime compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places Groby 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2, a disparity that suggests effective local policing or demographic factors contributing to lower crime density. Property crimes, including burglary (15.4% of total incidents) and vehicle crime (11.5%), highlight vulnerabilities in residential and vehicular security. While burglary exceeds the UK average by 100%, other property-related offences remain below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns: as June marks the start of summer, increased outdoor activity could contribute to the rise in criminal damage and arson. The area's built-up character within Hinckley and Bosworth may also play a role, with lower population density limiting opportunities for certain types of crime. Despite the dominance of violent offences, the overall low crime rate suggests a generally safe environment, though targeted interventions may be needed to address specific risks like burglary.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened summer activity or seasonal events in the area. Vehicle crime also doubled from zero to three incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local parking arrangements or increased vehicle presence during the summer months. Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds, possibly linked to the end of school terms or reduced foot traffic in the evenings. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category (42.3% of total crimes), decreased by 8.3% compared to the previous month, a shift that could indicate early success in targeted policing initiatives or natural seasonal variations. Burglary, at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, is 100% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in property security that warrants attention.

Groby's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in May 2024. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that aligns with the small population of 6,878 residents. When scaled to the entire population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 265 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low crime density in this built-up area. While the UK average crime rate is 8.2 per 1,000, Groby's rate is 53.7% below this benchmark, reflecting a stark contrast to national trends. The population size further contextualises these figures: with fewer residents concentrated in a compact area, the impact of each incident is more pronounced, yet the overall numbers remain modest compared to larger urban centres.