North West Leicestershire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw North West Leicestershire’s crime rate drop to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, 24% below the UK average. This marked decline, despite the month’s usual challenges such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors may have played a role in reducing criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 37% of all reported crimes — significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This could indicate that community-focused policing or increased awareness around sensitive issues has had a measurable impact. Public order offences, however, rose 13% above the UK average, linked to the heightened social activity associated with November events. The area’s overall crime picture also shows a notable absence of theft from the person, which was 100% below the UK average — a trend that may reflect successful anti-theft measures in high-traffic areas. As the month progressed, the interplay between seasonal factors and local enforcement strategies appears to have created a unique crime profile, one that diverges from national patterns in several key areas.

The most striking shift in November was the doubling of robbery incidents, rising from one to two cases — a 100% increase. This anomaly contrasts with the overall downward trend in crime, suggesting a potential spike in targeted opportunistic crime. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 42.5%, falling from 87 to 50, a drop that may reflect reduced car usage during darker evenings or increased security measures in parking areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37% of all crimes, though they were 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 52% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 13% increase in public order offences. These disparities highlight the area’s unique crime profile, where community-focused policing may be more effective in curbing certain categories while others remain resilient to intervention.

North West Leicestershire’s crime rate in November 2023 fell by 18.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.0 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 21 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent but manageable level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents during the month — a figure that, while notable, remains below the UK average. This context is particularly relevant for local residents, as it suggests that while crime is present, it is not concentrated in any single neighbourhood. The drop from October to November also contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where crime rates often stabilise during the autumn months, highlighting local factors such as community policing efforts or environmental changes that may have contributed to the decline.