Measham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Measham's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 32.4% of all reported crimes. This category recorded 11 incidents, translating to 2.0 per 1,000 residents — 23% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 14.9% reduction compared to the UK’s overall average of 7.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 7 incidents (1.3 per 1,000), though this figure was 31% higher than the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 6 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), stood out as 120% above the national average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local transport infrastructure or parking areas. Seasonal factors may partly explain the crime pattern: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates, though indoor and domestic incidents remained prominent. The relatively low overall crime rate contrasts with specific categories exceeding UK averages, illustrating a combination of local conditions and national trends. Measham’s built-up character within North West Leicestershire may influence crime dynamics, with community cohesion and local policing efforts mitigating some risks while others persist due to geographic or socioeconomic factors.

January 2024 saw a 600% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 7 incidents — the most significant month-on-month increase. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime (3 to 6 incidents), highlights shifting crime patterns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (5 to 1 incidents), possibly reflecting seasonal inactivity or improved community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 15.4% (13 to 11 incidents), though they remained the most prevalent category. Vehicle crime in Measham was 120% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in local transport hubs or parking areas. Anti-social behaviour’s 31% excess over the UK average (1.3 vs 1.0 per 1,000) may indicate challenges in managing community spaces, while drug-related incidents — though minimal (1 incident) — rose 100% from zero to one. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual factors, such as weather and local events, in shaping crime trends during the post-holiday period.

Measham’s crime rate in January 2024 increased by 25.9% compared to December’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may resonate with residents as a tangible measure of local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while low, warrants attention given the specific categories exceeding UK averages. Measham’s population of 5,386 residents means that the 34 total crimes reported in January equate to a relatively small proportion of the community, though the disparity in certain crime types (e.g. vehicle crime) suggests uneven risk distribution. The comparison to the UK average reveals both strengths and areas for improvement: while overall rates are lower than national figures, the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime highlight the need for targeted strategies. This data reinforces the importance of localized approaches, as national averages may obscure variations in specific crime types that are critical to the Measham context.