Castle Donington Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Castle Donington’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 53.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile. This disparity highlights the built-up area’s unique characteristics, where property-related crimes dominate the crime picture. Of the 31 total incidents, other theft (7 cases) and violence and sexual offences (7 cases) each accounted for 22.6% of reported crimes, reflecting a balanced but notable focus on property and personal safety issues. Anti-social behaviour (4 cases) and vehicle crime (4 cases) followed closely, contributing 12.9% each. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, may have influenced this balance, as increased foot traffic in retail areas during the month could have contributed to the sharp rise in other theft. However, the decline in violent crimes—down 61.1% from the previous month—suggests that local initiatives or natural seasonal shifts may have played a role. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Castle Donington’s rate is 70% below, a figure that aligns with its reputation as a relatively low-crime area. The absence of major spikes in burglary or shoplifting, which were 66% and 41% below UK averages respectively, further reinforces this trend. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the dramatic increase in other theft and public order offences indicates a need for targeted awareness, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. The interplay between seasonal rhythms and local demographics likely shapes these patterns, though the precise mechanisms remain to be explored.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 600% increase in other theft, rising from one to seven incidents, the most significant monthly jump in any category. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in public order offences, suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. In contrast, violent and sexual offences fell by 61.1%, from 18 to seven, a decrease that may reflect reduced social interactions during the month or improved community safety measures. Other theft, now at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, is 29% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a localised risk that warrants attention. Meanwhile, violent crime remains 70% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s relative safety in this category. For residents, the 1-in-273 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of the low likelihood of encountering crime, though the sharp rise in theft highlights the need for vigilance in personal security.

Castle Donington’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,464 residents. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 273 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in the area. When contextualised against the broader UK landscape, Castle Donington’s crime rate is 53.8% below the national average, highlighting its status as a comparatively safer locality. This population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that the built-up area’s crime profile is shaped by factors such as its size, local infrastructure, and community dynamics. The month-on-month reduction, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar areas, where transitions into autumn often see fluctuations in crime types but not necessarily in volume.