East Leake Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Leake’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.1% of all incidents and exceeding the UK average by 30%. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.3%, though it remained 24% below the UK rate, a gap that may be attributed to community engagement initiatives or the area’s smaller, more tightly knit population. The presence of criminal damage and arson at 8.2% of incidents, despite being only 3% below the UK average, suggests vulnerabilities in public infrastructure or unaddressed local disputes. May’s extended evenings, combined with bank holidays, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, influencing the rise in violent crime. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the surge in 'other crime' and the doubling of burglary reports highlight areas for further attention. The data also reveals a stark contrast between violent crimes and property-related offences, with the former dominating the crime mix. This imbalance may be linked to East Leake’s character as a built-up area within Rushcliffe, where social interactions and public spaces play a significant role in shaping crime patterns. The seasonal context of May—warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and increased leisure time—likely amplified these trends. Residents may find the 25.7% monthly increase in crime rate, despite the area’s overall safety, a cause for concern, particularly in light of the rise in violent incidents.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in 'other crime', rising from one to three incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month shift. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson (from two to four) and a doubling of burglary reports (from zero to two), highlights a notable shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, which accounted for 53.1% of all incidents, were 30% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as increased foot traffic during May’s bank holidays. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 27.3% (from 11 to 8), and other theft dropped by two-thirds (from three to one), suggesting possible improvements in community policing or self-reporting. The 100% increase in burglary, though small in absolute terms, could indicate vulnerabilities in residential security during the warmer months, when windows are more likely to be left open.

East Leake’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 25.7% compared to April 2024, moving from 5.6 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in May, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 7,001. This monthly exposure rate, though low, underscores the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns. The rise in violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, which account for 53.1% of all incidents, contrasts with declines in anti-social behaviour and theft, suggesting shifts in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal changes such as extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising.