Coalville Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 21,069 residents, 195 crimes were recorded in Coalville during December 2023. This equates to 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 29.2% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (11.8%) and other theft (10.3%). These figures align with typical seasonal patterns, as December brings extended darkness, holiday-related foot traffic, and empty homes during the festive period. The prominence of violence and sexual offences may partly reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area with mixed residential and commercial zones, where late-night activity in local pubs and retail outlets could contribute to higher rates of such incidents. Meanwhile, the significant overrepresentation of criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (96% above) suggests potential issues with vandalism in public spaces or targeted attacks on properties during the holiday season. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in similar demographic profiles, where seasonal transitions and increased alcohol consumption may exacerbate anti-social behaviour.

December 2023 saw notable month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Robbery incidents doubled, rising from 1 to 2, while other theft increased by 81.8% (from 11 to 20), reflecting a sharp uptick in property-related crimes. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 63.2% (from 19 to 7), potentially due to stricter retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in some areas during the festive period. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences were 41% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 35% below. This divergence highlights Coalville's unique profile, where the higher prevalence of violent crime may be linked to local factors such as the density of public spaces or the concentration of certain demographic groups. The significant overrepresentation of criminal damage and arson (96% above UK average) could indicate targeted vandalism in areas with high visibility or limited surveillance, though this remains speculative without further data. Meanwhile, the lower incidence of shoplifting compared to the UK average suggests that local retail strategies or community engagement initiatives may be effectively deterring such crimes in certain sectors.

The crime rate in Coalville rose by 8.9% from 8.5 per 1,000 in November to 9.3 per 1,000 in December 2023. This increase translates to an average of 6 crimes reported per day across the 31-day month, or one crime occurring for every 108 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, Coalville's rate remains higher, though the context of a built-up area with a population of 21,069 suggests that local factors play a significant role in shaping these figures. The daily crime count provides a tangible perspective for residents: in any given day, there is a 1-in-108 chance that a resident will be directly affected by a reported crime. This figure, while seemingly low, underscores the cumulative impact of multiple crime types over time. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Coalville's crime profile is not uniform across categories—while violent crime rates are high, anti-social behaviour rates are lower than the UK average. This contrast may reflect the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community interventions in specific areas, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections. The monthly exposure metric serves as a reminder that while individual incidents may seem isolated, they contribute to a broader pattern of activity that requires sustained attention from local authorities and residents alike.