Castle Donington Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a slight upward shift in Castle Donington's crime rate, which stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents—51.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects the area's continued position as one of the safest in the country, where crime rates have historically remained well below national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.2% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was 44% below the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to the area's relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife hubs typically associated with higher violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 26.5% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—24% below the UK average. This suggests a community environment where disruptive incidents are less frequent, potentially linked to local initiatives promoting neighbourly engagement. Seasonal factors played a role in shaping these patterns, as August, a peak holiday month, saw increased tourism and empty homes, which may have temporarily elevated burglary risks. However, the overall crime rate remained stable, with no significant spikes in property-related offences. The combination of low population density, limited commercial activity outside the town centre, and a seasonal context that typically sees fewer long-term residents in the area likely contributes to the consistently low crime profile observed in Castle Donington.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from one reported incident in July to three in August. This surge, while still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 (44% lower), suggests a potential link to increased foot traffic during the peak holiday season. Concurrently, burglary and other theft both doubled compared to July, with burglary rising from one to two incidents and other theft increasing from two to four. These shifts may reflect the seasonal context of August, when empty homes and holiday-related absences could temporarily elevate burglary risks. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 10%, from 10 to nine. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 38.2% of total crimes—remained 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area's relatively low population density and community-focused policing strategies.

Castle Donington's crime rate in August 2024 rose slightly to 4.0 per 1,000 residents from 3.8 per 1,000 in July, marking a 6.3% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the safest in the UK, where the rate remains 51.2% below the national average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during August, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,464. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the UK average, this statistic highlights the area's consistent performance in maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations, such as increased tourism in August, which typically elevates burglary risks. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even minor increases in crime rates are proportionally minimal, reinforcing the area's status as a low-risk environment for residents.