North West Leicestershire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated North West Leicestershire's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents—a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. The area's overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places it 16% below the national average, a consistent trend that reflects both effective policing and the area's demographic and geographic characteristics. As a largely rural district with pockets of urban development, the region's crime picture is shaped by seasonal patterns: the start of summer in June often brings increased foot traffic to town centres and open spaces, which may contribute to the prominence of violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 17.5% of total crimes, remains lower than the UK average, suggesting community-focused initiatives or environmental factors that deter such incidents. Public order offences, though small in number, edged 2% above the UK average, a minor anomaly that may reflect local enforcement priorities. The data aligns with the area's character as a mix of small towns and villages, where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder may be more visible in concentrated population hubs. Seasonal context further explains the balance between violent and property crimes: while shoplifting and vehicle crime typically rise in warmer months, they remained below UK averages, due to lower retail density or robust local security measures.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 1600% increase in theft from the person, rising from one incident to 17. This spike, though small in absolute terms, represents a 33% jump above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 31.1% compared to May, aligning with a broader trend of 19% below the UK average for this type. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast: violence and sexual offences account for 37.5% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This proportion is 9% below the national rate, highlighting a unique balance between violent and property crimes in the area. Anti-social behaviour also remains low, at 15% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during summer evenings.

North West Leicestershire's crime rate in June 2025 rose 5.2% month-on-month to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend after May's 6.5 rate. This increase is tempered by the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average, which remains 16% lower than the national figure. Locally, 26 crimes were reported per day in June—a rate that, while steady, is lower than the UK's broader average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 146 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average for most categories, though theft from the person stands out as an exception. The population context highlights that while the overall rate is manageable, specific incidents like theft from the person—now 33% above the UK average—require attention. This contrast between aggregate trends and individual crime types illustrates the need to balance general safety with targeted awareness in certain areas.