Lutterworth Crime Overview
Lutterworth is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 80th most dangerous overall out of Leicestershire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Lutterworth in 2020 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 50% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Lutterworth is the 367th safest small town, and the 3,323rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2020, Lutterworth was the worst small town in Leicestershire for other crime, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.39 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2020 was also a bad month for Lutterworth residents, when it was Leicestershire's most dangerous small town for other theft, recording 8 crimes at a rate of 0.77 per 1,000 residents. Lutterworth recorded 10 reports of criminal damage and arson during May 2020, making its crime rate of 0.96 the worst small town for criminal damage and arson in Leicestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Lutterworth are violence and sexual offences, with 180 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 8% higher than 2019's figure of 165 offences and a difference of 1.45 from 2019's crime rate of 16. Lutterworth's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Lutterworth to other towns and cities
See how Lutterworth shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Lutterworth and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Lutterworth Crime Map
Crime in Lutterworth Compared To Leicestershire
Summary of Crimes in Lutterworth This Year
| Lutterworth | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 77 | 7.41 | 12,753 | 12.03 | 62% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.10 | 1,154 | 1.09 | 990% safer |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.31 | 4,513 | 4.26 | 84% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 66 | 6.35 | 8,501 | 8.02 | 26% safer |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.87 | 2,645 | 2.49 | 186% safer |
| Other Crime | 17 | 1.64 | 1,837 | 1.73 | 5% safer |
| Other Theft | 58 | 5.58 | 5,978 | 5.64 | 1.1% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.39 | 637 | 0.60 | 54% safer |
| Public Order | 71 | 6.83 | 9,360 | 8.83 | 29% safer |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.39 | 720 | 0.68 | 74% safer |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.44 | 2,848 | 2.69 | 87% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.19 | 539 | 0.51 | 168% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 43 | 4.14 | 6,044 | 5.70 | 38% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 180 | 17.33 | 31,032 | 29.27 | 69% safer |
Lutterworth Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Astley | 335 | 36.33 | 31% safer |
| Braunstone | 652 | 37.42 | 27% safer |
| Leicester Forest East | 292 | 38.85 | 22% safer |
| Narborough | 348 | 40.11 | 19% safer |
| Birstall | 597 | 43.28 | 10% safer |
| Lutterworth | 494 | 47.55 | - |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 902 | 56.42 | 16% more dangerous |
| Shepshed | 804 | 57.19 | 17% more dangerous |
| Sileby | 554 | 61.44 | 23% more dangerous |
| Barwell | 577 | 62.46 | 24% more dangerous |
| Syston | 886 | 62.50 | 24% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Lutterworth
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Lutterworth
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cunningham Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Market Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Noble Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bilton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bilton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bilton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Regent Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Chapel Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Oakfield Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Pine Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Crescent Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Crescent Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Spring Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Church Street | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Lutterworth Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.67 | 0.29 | - | 0.10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.58 | 0.87 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.96 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.39 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.4 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.19 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.29 | 0.67 | 0.87 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 9 | 10 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | Getting worse |
Changes In Lutterworth's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Lutterworth to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth | 47.55 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 30% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 39% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 43% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 45% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 51% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 54% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 65% more dangerous |
Crime in Lutterworth's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth | 494 | 48 | First |
Crime in Lutterworth During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Lutterworth change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Lutterworth saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour. Lutterworth saw a large fall in vehicle crime during November, when it fell by 92% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +100% | +100% | +500% | -13% | -31% | -43% | -56% | -17% | +17% |
| Burglary | - | -75% | -71% | - | - | -75% | -80% | -67% | - | +33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | +100% | -43% | -60% | -14% | +67% | -13% | +17% | -17% |
| Drugs | - | - | +33% | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | +300% | +100% | -50% | -33% | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -63% | - | +20% | -50% | +75% | -25% | -78% | -20% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Public Order | -50% | - | +125% | +300% | -13% | +100% | +133% | +267% | +100% | +250% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | +100% | - | +50% | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -80% | +175% | -33% | -10% | -88% | -80% | -78% | -92% | -86% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | - | +78% | +57% | +62% | +160% | -36% | +38% | - | -11% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Lutterworth
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Lutterworth's local territorial police force is the Leicestershire Police.How dangerous is Lutterworth?
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Lutterworth's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021