North West Leicestershire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North West Leicestershire’s November 2024 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 marked a 19.7% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile despite seasonal fluctuations. The most significant shift in the month was the 200% surge in robbery cases, which rose from 1 to 3, an anomaly in an otherwise stable crime environment. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with a 71.4% decline in theft from the person, which fell from 7 to 2. The area’s crime mix revealed a nuanced balance: violent crimes (37.4% of total incidents) and property crimes (34.2%) dominated, with violence and sexual offences (257 cases) contributing 37.4% of the total and sitting 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (95 cases) accounted for 13.8% of incidents, 19% below the UK rate, while shoplifting (48 cases) was 42% below national averages, possibly linked to the area’s retail presence and community policing strategies. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings may have contributed to the 27.1% increase in public order offences, which rose from 48 to 61. The 62% drop in drug-related crimes (from 13 to 5) and the complete absence of bicycle theft (a 100% decrease from 3 to 0) suggest localized interventions or shifting criminal priorities. The area’s relatively low crime rate, combined with its proximity to major urban centres, indicates a combination of socio-economic factors, including access to services and community engagement initiatives that may contribute to its lower-than-average crime profile.

The most striking anomaly in November 2024 was the 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts with the 71.4% decline in theft from the person, which fell from 7 to 2. The shift in crime mix also revealed notable trends: property crimes accounted for 34.2% of total incidents (235 out of 687), while violent crimes made up 37.4% (257 cases), reflecting a balance between property and personal safety concerns. Several categories showed significant deviations from UK averages, including violence and sexual offences (11% below the UK rate) and shoplifting (42% below), which may align with the area’s retail landscape and community policing efforts. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 27.1% (from 48 to 61), potentially linked to seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings. The 62% reduction in drug-related crimes, from 13 to 5 cases, may reflect ongoing local initiatives targeting illicit activity, though this remains speculative without further data. The 100% decrease in bicycle theft, from 3 to 0 cases, suggests a possible shift in crime patterns or improved local deterrents, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. For residents, the 71.4% drop in theft from the person—a category that often occurs in high-traffic areas—may indicate the effectiveness of recent anti-theft measures in retail zones and public spaces.

North West Leicestershire’s crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 6.1 per 1,000, a 0.6% decrease from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000. This consistency suggests a lack of major systemic shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 23 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total within the rhythm of everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 111,881, the localised nature of incidents—such as spikes in public order offences or declines in vehicle crime—highlights the importance of understanding crime patterns through a community-specific lens rather than broad averages. The stability contrasts with the UK average, which remains higher, underscoring the area’s unique socio-economic and geographic dynamics. The low rates of violent crime and property crime, particularly in categories like shoplifting and burglary, may align with the area’s retail landscape and community policing efforts, though further analysis is required to confirm this hypothesis. The area’s relatively low exposure rate, combined with its proximity to major urban centres, suggests a balance between suburban tranquility and access to resources that may deter crime. However, the small but significant increases in certain categories, such as public order offences, indicate that seasonal factors and community-specific events can still influence local crime trends.