Ibstock Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Ibstock, the crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 means that roughly one in every 192 people in the built-up area experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 28.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, placing Ibstock among the safer areas in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, or 22.9% of total), followed by public order (6 incidents, 17.1%) and shoplifting (6 incidents, 17.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of November, when darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may contribute to increased public order issues. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates appear to have dipped from earlier in the year, possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall during the post-Black Friday period. The lower-than-average violent crime rate may be partly explained by Ibstock’s character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area with fewer opportunities for high-volume incidents compared to larger urban centres. However, the significant disparity in public order offences—91% above the UK average—suggests local factors, such as community events or enforcement patterns, may be influencing this category.

November 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 200% compared to October, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This increase may be linked to Bonfire Night events, which often coincide with heightened disturbances in small towns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3% (from 12 to 8), potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in activity patterns or effective policing during the month. Shoplifting also decreased by 33.3% (from 9 to 6), due to reduced retail traffic after the Black Friday shopping rush. Other theft incidents doubled (from 1 to 2), highlighting a small but significant rise in this category. While violent crime remains below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), public order offences are 91% above the national rate (0.5 per 1,000), indicating a local challenge in managing disorderly conduct. Residents may want to note that anti-social behaviour incidents, though lower than the UK average (53% below), still accounted for 8.6% of total crimes, suggesting targeted community engagement could help further reduce these incidents.

The crime rate in Ibstock rose by 12.8% from October 2025 (4.6 per 1,000 to 5.2 per 1,000), though it remains significantly below the UK average. This increase translates to an average of one reported crime per day in the area, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than abstract rates. Over the course of November, one crime was experienced by roughly every 192 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low likelihood of personal victimisation. When compared to the UK average, Ibstock’s lower violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour rate (1.1 per 1,000) suggest the area’s built-up nature and smaller population may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in public order offences—91% above the UK average—highlights a unique challenge in this category. For context, the population of 6,715 means each resident has a 0.052% chance of being directly affected by a crime in November, a probability that remains well below national levels. These figures provide a clear benchmark for residents to assess their personal risk, while also revealing areas where local interventions might be most effective.