North West Leicestershire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North West Leicestershire’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000—a 23% gap that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture. This figure, while showing a 3.6% increase from December’s rate of 5.5, remains well within the bounds of a low-crime local authority. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.4% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (9.1%) and vehicle crime (8.3%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mixed urban-rural district with a moderate population density, where retail and residential areas coexist. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the lower levels of outdoor crimes typically associated with higher-traffic months. However, the dominance of violence-related offences suggests ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal conflicts, particularly in areas with concentrated populations. The UK comparison reveals a consistent trend: North West Leicestershire’s rates for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and public order offences are below the national average, though burglary and possession of weapons show minor deviations. These findings highlight a nuanced picture where the area’s crime profile is shaped by both its demographic makeup and the seasonal rhythms of January.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three specific categories experiencing significant increases. Possession of weapons rose by 233.3%, from 3 to 10 incidents, a jump that may reflect seasonal or situational factors. Theft from the person also surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 cases, while bicycle theft nearly doubled from 0 to 3. These increases contrast with declines in public order offences (-17%) and other theft (-15.4%), suggesting a combination of local dynamics. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast with the UK average: anti-social behaviour was 60% below the national rate, and shoplifting was 12% lower. However, burglary in the area was 11% above the UK average, a small but notable deviation. For residents, the 100% reduction in theft from the person compared to the UK average offers a concrete example of how local policing or community factors may be influencing crime trends.

North West Leicestershire’s crime rate rose slightly in January 2024, increasing by 3.6% from 5.5 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2023. This places the area 23% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a gap that remains consistent with recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 21 crimes per day in January, reflecting a steady but manageable pace of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 111,881, the area’s crime profile continues to show a lower incidence of certain categories compared to the UK, such as theft from the person and public order offences, which were 100% and 17% below national averages respectively. This suggests a broader pattern of lower levels of violent and public-facing crimes, though the increase in possession of weapons highlights a specific area of concern that may warrant further attention.