Castle Donington Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Castle Donington’s November 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 62.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. This built-up area within North West Leicestershire experiences a crime profile dominated by violent offences, which account for 58.3% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, remain 34% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may temper overall rates despite the sharp 100% month-on-month increase. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 43% below the UK average, while property-related crimes such as vehicle crime and shoplifting are 80–82% below national levels. November’s seasonal context—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the post-Black Friday period—may have influenced patterns, with violent crime likely exacerbated by reduced visibility and increased social gatherings. However, the overall low crime rate reflects a broader trend of safety in this area, linked to its character as a smaller, more tightly knit community with fewer high-density commercial zones compared to larger urban centres. The contrast between the sharp rise in violent crime and the continued suppression of property offences underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, which may be shaped by a combination of community policing efforts, seasonal rhythms, and the area’s demographic profile.

Violence and sexual offences saw a dramatic 100% increase from October’s 7 to November’s 14, despite remaining 34% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This surge, coupled with a 25% rise in anti-social behaviour, suggests a shift in crime dynamics during November. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped 75% (from 4 to 1), other theft fell 71.4%, and public order offences declined 66.7%, indicating a possible seasonal reduction in certain categories. Violent crime remains a local outlier, with its rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (58.3% of total crimes) far exceeding the UK average for this category. Residents may find the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences particularly concerning, especially in the context of dark evenings and seasonal events like Bonfire Night.

Castle Donington’s November 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.4% decline from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 353 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this locality. While daily crime counts remain stable, the month-on-month reduction suggests a possible alignment with seasonal factors, such as the end of Black Friday shopping or the tapering off of Bonfire Night-related activity. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that local residents face a markedly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, particularly in property-related offences where rates are 80% below UK levels.