East Leake Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

East Leake's overall crime rate for September 2023 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 51.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area well below national benchmarks, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37% of all reported incidents (10 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11.1%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics, as September coincides with the start of the academic year, potentially influencing crime profiles through increased foot traffic in local schools and community hubs. The reduction in violence and sexual offences—down 16.7% from August—may be partly attributed to the structured routines associated with term-time activities. East Leake's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 49% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a broader safety profile that extends beyond mere numerical comparisons. The area's lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage further reinforce this trend, linked to its compact, community-focused nature, where local policing and social cohesion may play a role in deterring such offences. However, the slight uptick in 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—remains an area for cautious monitoring.

September 2023 saw a 16.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 12 to 10 cases, marking the most significant monthly reduction in this category. This decline, coupled with a 50% drop in other theft (from 2 to 1 incident), suggests a positive trend in curbing personal safety risks. Conversely, 'other crime' increased by 100% (0 to 2 incidents), though this remains a small number and is 114% above the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased motorist activity during the transition from summer to autumn. Meanwhile, burglary doubled from 1 to 2 cases, though this still places East Leake's rate 6% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The most striking contrast to national trends appears in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 33% compared to the UK average, and criminal damage and arson, which were 33% below the UK rate. For residents, the 50% reduction in other theft—a category that includes incidents like petty theft—may be particularly reassuring, as it directly impacts daily life in local shops and public spaces.

East Leake's crime rate in September 2023 (3.9 per 1,000) represents a 10.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000, underscoring a consistent downward trajectory. Over the course of the month, the area recorded an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 259 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for this specific metric. When viewed through the lens of the local population of 7,001, the 27 total crimes reported in September equate to a relatively low level of risk for individual residents. The previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000 highlights a sustained effort in maintaining public safety, though the exact factors driving this decline remain speculative. The low daily crime count suggests that East Leake's built-up area functions as a relatively secure environment, with crime concentrated in specific pockets rather than being widespread. This pattern may be influenced by the area's smaller scale, where community policing and local awareness can more effectively mitigate risks. However, the slight increase in 'other crime' and burglary indicates that vigilance should continue, particularly in monitoring unclassified incidents that may not be fully captured by standard categorisation.