North West Leicestershire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North West Leicestershire’s crime rate in July 2024 remained 25% below the UK average, at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.5% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.7%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%). This distribution suggests a mix of urban and rural dynamics, with violence and anti-social behaviour likely influenced by the area’s community interactions and public spaces. Seasonal factors in July—such as schools being out of session, increased tourism, and summer festivals—may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, as more people gather in public areas. However, the sharp decline in theft from the person (down 91.1%) and drugs-related crimes (down 53.8%) indicates that some crime types are being effectively managed. The area’s lower rates of shoplifting (56% below UK average) and other theft (32% below) suggest strong community engagement or targeted policing in retail zones. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by local initiatives or demographic characteristics. While the increase in possession of weapons (43% above UK average) raises concerns, the overall trend of decreasing crime highlights the area’s resilience in maintaining safety during peak summer months.

July 2024 marked a notable decrease in several crime categories, with theft from the person plummeting by 91.1% (45 to 4 incidents). This sharp decline may reflect heightened awareness, improved security measures, or seasonal factors such as fewer outdoor activities during peak summer. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 300% (2 to 8 incidents), a stark increase that warrants further scrutiny. Bicycle theft also surged by 300% (1 to 4 incidents), possibly linked to increased cycling during warmer weather or a shift in offender behaviour. Anti-social behaviour saw an 28.2% rise (103 to 132 incidents), suggesting challenges in managing public spaces during the summer months. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell by 53.8% (13 to 6 incidents), and other theft dropped by 48.4% (95 to 49 incidents), both aligning with broader national trends of reduced drug use and improved recovery initiatives. These shifts underscore the combination of local conditions and broader societal changes.

North West Leicestershire’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 13.8% decrease from the previous month’s 7.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced crime activity, though seasonal factors may influence future figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 23 crimes per day over July, reflecting a manageable pace of incidents for a district of 111,881 residents. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. While this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the comparison highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The drop in theft from the person by 91.1% from the previous month—falling from 45 to 4 incidents—offers a tangible example of how targeted efforts or seasonal patterns may be reducing risks for residents.