Measham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Measham's crime profile in October 2024 remains 19.8% below the UK average, with a total crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This positioning relative to national figures highlights the area's relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a small built-up area within North West Leicestershire. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.3% of all reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (11.4%). The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced patterns, particularly in anti-social behaviour, which saw a 300% increase. This surge aligns with typical seasonal trends observed in similar small communities, where reduced visibility and increased social gatherings during Halloween can contribute to a rise in disorderly conduct. The data also reveals a marked contrast between property crimes and violent crimes, with property-related offences comprising 42.9% of all reported crimes (14 incidents) and violent crimes accounting for 34.3% (12 incidents). This balance suggests a community where public order issues and property crimes dominate, though the absence of significant spikes in violent crime may reflect effective local policing or the area's demographic composition. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 18% higher than Measham's rate of 2.2 per 1,000, indicating that the area's residents face a lower risk of such crimes compared to the national average. However, vehicle crime in Measham (0.9 per 1,000) is 91% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a discrepancy that deserves closer attention into local factors such as parking arrangements, traffic patterns, or vehicle security measures. The overall stability in crime rates from September to October, with no significant month-on-month changes, suggests that the area's crime trends are relatively consistent, though the sharp fluctuations in specific categories highlight the need for targeted interventions. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics, as local conditions—such as population density, economic factors, and policing strategies—can significantly influence the crime profile. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour, which saw a 300% increase, was 46% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, suggesting that while the category experienced a surge in Measham, the overall volume remains lower than national benchmarks. This complexity highlights the need for nuanced interpretation of crime statistics, as absolute numbers and relative comparisons can yield different insights depending on the context. The seasonal context of October, with its darker evenings and Halloween-related activities, may have amplified certain types of crime while dampening others, as seen in the contrasting trends of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. These observations provide a foundation for further analysis and community engagement to address emerging concerns while maintaining the area's relatively low crime profile.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to four—a shift likely influenced by Halloween-related activity and the onset of darker evenings. Other crime and public order offences both doubled, suggesting a broader pattern of increased disorder in the area during this period. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 10 to 5, a decline that may reflect reduced traffic volumes or intensified local patrols. This category's rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents places Measham 91% above the UK average, a stark outlier that could indicate unique local factors such as limited parking enforcement or high vehicle turnover. Burglary also declined by half, from two to one, though it remains below the UK average by 39%. The sharp contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling vehicle crime illustrates shifting patterns in local criminal activity, with public order issues emerging as a growing concern for residents and authorities.

Measham's crime rate in October 2024 remained unchanged from September's figure of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, demonstrating consistent stability in local crime trends. This rate translates to approximately one reported crime per day across the built-up area's 5,386 residents, a daily frequency that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's demographic and geographic characteristics. While the UK average sees 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, Measham's residents face a 19.8% lower risk, a contrast that may align with the area's smaller population density and community-focused policing strategies. The stability in crime rates contrasts with broader UK trends, where seasonal shifts often lead to marked increases in certain crime categories. This consistency could indicate effective local crime prevention measures or the area's inherent resilience to seasonal fluctuations, though further analysis would be required to confirm such hypotheses.