East Leake Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Leake’s September 2024 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places it 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7, a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (29.6% of total incidents), burglary (18.5%), and vehicle crime (14.8%), reflecting patterns consistent with a built-up area’s exposure to both residential and transport-related risks. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school transitions and the start of university freshers’ week—may contribute to the slight uptick in violent crime and vehicle-related incidents, as increased foot traffic and social activity could heighten opportunities for certain offences. However, the area’s overall low crime rate suggests that local factors, such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the built environment, may mitigate broader national trends. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting remain significantly below UK averages (66% and 56% lower, respectively), indicating that the area’s social fabric may be relatively stable compared to other regions. The dominance of property crimes over violent offences also aligns with the characteristics of a smaller built-up area, where residential security and vehicle crime may be more prominent than in densely populated urban centres. These patterns, while influenced by seasonal rhythms, underscore the importance of targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities, such as the 126% increase in burglary compared to the UK average, which may require further attention from local authorities.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 300% rise in vehicle crime, jumping from one to four incidents, a shift that may partly explain the increased focus on transport-related security. Burglary also rose sharply, with a 150% increase from two to five cases, a trend that contrasts with the area’s overall low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences edged up by 14.3%, though remaining well below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, other theft fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 25%, from four to three. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as back-to-school activity—and local dynamics. Burglary in East Leake is 126% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect the area’s built-up character and potential vulnerabilities in property security.

East Leake's crime rate in September 2024 (3.9 per 1,000) reflects a 3.5% decrease from the previous month (4.0 per 1,000), continuing a trend of stability in recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, remains a local benchmark without UK-wide context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively sparse distribution of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 7,001, the monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal compared to larger urban centres. This is particularly notable when considering that the area’s crime rate is 49.4% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in maintaining safety. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even with the recent spikes in certain crime categories, the overall risk to residents remains low compared to national trends.