North West Leicestershire Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North West Leicestershire recorded 664 crimes in October 2025, equating to 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime burden for the area. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (264 incidents, 39.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (89 cases) and criminal damage and arson (70 cases). The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely influenced patterns, with increased opportunities for theft and anti-social behaviour during low-light conditions. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.4 per 1,000, remain 10% below the UK average, potentially linked to the area's community-focused policing or lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 37% below the UK average, which may reflect effective local interventions or the absence of large-scale events that typically correlate with higher anti-social activity. The crime mix shows a predominance of violent offences over property crimes, with 264 violent crimes compared to 234 property crimes, a balance that diverges from some urban centres where property crime often dominates. This suggests a unique crime profile shaped by the area's mix of urban and rural landscapes, where community policing and local engagement may play a role in mitigating violence. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 could indicate strong retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key areas during October. However, the 53.3% increase in shoplifting compared to September may signal a seasonal uptick in retail crime, tied to pre-Christmas planning or Halloween-related shopping.

October saw a dramatic 250% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 7 incidents, a jump that may reflect Halloween-related activity or increased darkness. Burglary also rose sharply by 106.3%, with 16 cases in September growing to 33 in October, potentially linked to seasonal transitions affecting home security. Conversely, other crime fell by 52.4% (21 to 10), and drugs-related offences dropped 45.5% (11 to 6), suggesting possible reductions in low-level criminal activity. The area's violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 10% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour at 0.8 per 1,000 is 37% below national levels, highlighting areas where local initiatives may be effective. Shoplifting increased by 53.3% (30 to 46), a rise that could be tied to retail activity during the pre-Christmas period.

North West Leicestershire's crime rate rose 8.6% in October 2025 compared to 5.5 per 1,000 in September, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded 21 crimes per day in October, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a broader perspective on the frequency of crime in relation to the local population. This rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a small increase from the previous month, suggesting potential shifts in local patterns or seasonal influences. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime burden remains proportionally lighter than the national average, though the upward movement warrants attention to emerging trends.