Ibstock Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 6,715 residents, 24 crimes in December 2025 equate to 3.6 incidents per 1,000 people — a figure 48.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This places Ibstock among the lowest crime areas in the country, though the mix of offences suggests local dynamics at play. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 10 cases (41.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 25.0%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), indicating Ibstock’s rate is 42% lower. The seasonal context of December — with its long evenings, holiday shopping, and empty homes — likely influences patterns, though the low overall rate suggests effective community measures or geographic factors. Vehicle crime, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 19% below the UK average, possibly reflecting limited commercial activity or secure parking infrastructure. Anti-social behaviour, though higher than the UK average for some categories, remains relatively low, with 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.9. This data illustrates a small, tightly knit area where crime is rare but not absent, with local conditions possibly contributing to its distinct profile.

December 2025 saw significant shifts in crime trends for Ibstock. Vehicle crime rose 100% from 1 to 2 incidents, a change that may reflect increased traffic during holiday periods or seasonal retail activity. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, climbing from 3 to 6 cases — a 100% increase that could be linked to festive gatherings or prolonged social interactions in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences rose 25%, from 8 to 10, though this remains 42% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted 83.3% (from 6 to 1), likely due to reduced foot traffic during the holiday season or heightened retail security. Other crime dropped 66.7% (3 to 1), and public order offences fell similarly, as businesses closed earlier or residents adjusted to seasonal rhythms. These fluctuations highlight the interplay between local activity and broader national trends, with some categories aligning closely with UK averages while others diverge sharply. For residents, the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour may signal a need for community vigilance during festive periods.

December’s crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 marks a 31.5% decline from November’s 5.2, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, Ibstock experienced approximately 1 crime per 31 days — a local figure that, when scaled to the population, means one reported crime occurred for every 280 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the rarity of crime in this area. Compared to the UK average, Ibstock’s violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 42% below the national 2.6, suggesting a safer environment for residents. However, the area’s 0.2 per 1,000 rate for other crime — 25% above the UK average of 0.2 — indicates a small but notable divergence. This contrast may reflect local factors such as the built-up area’s density or specific community dynamics. For context, the UK’s overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 means Ibstock’s residents face roughly half the risk of experiencing a crime compared to the national average, though localized issues like the 25% above average for other crime warrant attention. These figures, when paired with the month-on-month decline, illustrate an area with consistently low crime but occasional fluctuations that require monitoring.