East Leake Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,001 residents, East Leake recorded 20 crimes in December 2023, equating to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 people. This figure is 59.7% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently low levels of criminal activity. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (7 cases, 35% of total), followed by shoplifting (3 cases, 15%) and public order offences (2 cases, 10%). These patterns are consistent with the seasonal dynamics of December, a month marked by the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holiday travel. The low crime rate may be attributed to the area's compact built-up nature, which likely facilitates quicker police response times and stronger community oversight. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remain 62% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as the absence of large nightlife hubs or high-density housing contribute to this disparity. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 18% deficit compared to the UK average could be linked to the area's smaller retail footprint, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. The relatively high rate of possession of weapons—400% above the UK average—presents a unique challenge, though it remains a minor component of the overall crime mix. Overall, East Leake's December 2023 crime profile reflects a combination of geographic characteristics, seasonal rhythms, and effective local policing strategies that keep crime levels well below national benchmarks.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, burglary, and shoplifting, each doubling from previous month levels. This surge may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property crimes rising to 40% of the total (8 out of 20) compared to 35% in November. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, fell by 22.2% from 9 to 7 cases—a drop that could reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, plummeted by 80% as incidents dropped from 5 to 1, a change consistent with the closure of venues and reduced public gatherings during the holiday season. The possession of weapons category stood out as the only type exceeding the UK average by 400%, suggesting a localized issue that warrants attention despite the overall low crime rate.

East Leake's December 2023 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.7% decline from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend of reduced activity. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 350 residents—a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the seasonal slowdown typical of winter months in smaller communities. This monthly aggregate suggests that East Leake's residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, with the area's compact size and possibly strong community engagement contributing to this outcome. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with 20 total crimes, the density of incidents remains sparse for a town of 7,001 people, reinforcing the notion that East Leake is not a high-crime locality despite the presence of certain incidents.