Castle Donington Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Castle Donington's overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 in June 2025 places it 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and other theft (10%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal crime over property-related incidents, a pattern consistent with areas where community engagement and local policing efforts may reduce opportunities for burglary or vehicle crime. Seasonal context in June—the start of summer—typically sees increased foot traffic in town centres and leisure areas, which may contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and violence, though these figures remain below UK averages. The area's relatively low crime rate could be influenced by its compact built-up nature, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes compared to larger urban centres. However, the data also shows that specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain significantly below UK averages, indicating effective local interventions or demographic factors that mitigate these risks. This month's figures continue to highlight Castle Donington's position as an area where crime prevention strategies appear to be working, though the balance between violent and property crime remains a key area for ongoing monitoring.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft reporting a 150% increase compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average for the category, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased retail activity or unsecured premises during the summer months. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by 80% compared to May, dropping from 5 to 1 each. This decline could be attributed to targeted policing efforts or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the summer, though further analysis is needed to confirm. The category of possession of weapons also rose sharply, with a 150% increase from 1 to 2 incidents—a figure that exceeds the UK average by 150% and deserves closer attention. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained 23% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area's smaller population and community-oriented policing. The breakdown also shows that public order offences, which dropped by 66.7% compared to May, were 32% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives to address disorder may be having a measurable impact. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime statistics and the importance of tracking both increases and decreases to inform targeted strategies.

Castle Donington's crime rate in June 2025 rose slightly by 2.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. While this small increase is within normal statistical variation, it underscores the need for continuous monitoring of trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 8,464, the monthly exposure rate means that one crime occurred for every 169 residents over the course of June—a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. This monthly aggregate, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the importance of local context in interpreting crime data. The area's lower-than-average rates for categories like violence, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences suggest that local conditions—whether through community cohesion, policing presence, or demographic characteristics—play a significant role in shaping crime outcomes. These comparisons reinforce the idea that Castle Donington's crime profile is distinct from the national picture, with both opportunities and challenges that require tailored approaches to maintain its current trajectory.