Castle Donington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Castle Donington’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 67.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national trends underscores the area’s status as one of the UK’s safest built-up spaces. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.4%) and other theft (8.7%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances remain the primary concerns for local authorities, despite the overall low crime environment. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the elevated share of violence-related crimes. The area’s property crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) is significantly lower than the UK average for similar categories, reflecting a broader trend of reduced theft and burglary in this part of North West Leicestershire. The absence of major infrastructure changes or population shifts suggests that the area’s crime profile is shaped more by its character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area than by any specific external factors. This consistency in low crime rates, combined with the recent decline from April’s 3.5 per 1,000, indicates that local efforts to maintain public safety may be yielding long-term benefits.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime, criminal damage, and shoplifting each doubling compared to April. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity and longer evenings. Conversely, other crime, public order, and anti-social behaviour all declined, with the latter two falling by 66.7% and 33.3% respectively. These reductions align with Castle Donington’s overall position as one of the UK’s safest areas, where violence and sexual offences remain 61% below the national average. For residents, the most immediate concern is the rise in vehicle crime, which could be linked to local events or changes in traffic patterns. The area’s violent crime rate—1.1 per 1,000—remains significantly lower than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, illustrating a consistent trend of lower-than-expected violence in this built-up area.

Castle Donington's crime rate in May 2024 (2.7 per 1,000) marks a 23.2% decline from April’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction places the area well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 67.9% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 368 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 8,464, this suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The drop in crime may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as May’s extended evenings and bank holidays could have shifted social dynamics, but the absence of major events or infrastructure changes means the trend likely stems from broader community factors.