Measham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Measham record a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked the lowest annual rate for the area in recent years, consistent with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas of North West Leicestershire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.8% of all crimes reported, followed by criminal damage and arson (17.2%) and anti-social behaviour (13.8%). The seasonal context of December — with extended dark evenings, Christmas shopping activity, and holiday-related absences from homes — may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in Measham were 7% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a possible alignment with the area’s lower population density and fewer nightlife venues compared to larger urban centres. The relatively low crime rate, despite the month’s typical challenges, may reflect effective local policing or community initiatives, though such factors are not explicitly documented in the data.

December 2025 witnessed a dramatic 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 0 to 3 reported incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person, marks the most significant month-on-month shift in the area’s crime profile. Conversely, other thefts fell by 66.7%, and vehicle crime dropped by 60%, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during the Christmas holidays. The category of criminal damage and arson also rose by 25%, though it remains 73% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local issue. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime type (44.8% of total), were 7% below the UK average, a contrast to categories like public order offences which exceeded the UK rate by 36%. For residents, the 100% increase in public order offences may signal a need for increased vigilance in communal spaces during the festive season, though the overall crime rate remains historically low for the area.

December’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 represents a 14.7% decrease from November’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day in December, a figure that, while low, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as holiday-related absences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, placing Measham well below the UK average for monthly exposure to crime. With a population of 5,386, the area’s crime statistics suggest a relatively safe environment compared to both regional and national benchmarks. The drop in vehicle crime and other thefts may be partly explained by the holiday period, during which fewer vehicles are parked in residential areas and personal items are less likely to be left unattended. These trends, combined with the area’s lower population density, likely contribute to the sustained gap between Measham’s crime rate and the UK average.