Crime in Lutterworth: statistics, rates and trends
730 crimes were recorded in Lutterworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lutterworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Lutterworth
- Types of crime in Lutterworth
- Lutterworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Lutterworth
- Streets with the most crime in Lutterworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lutterworth
- Population and deprivation in Lutterworth
- Questions about crime in Lutterworth
- About this data
730 crimes were recorded in Lutterworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lutterworth has the 877th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lutterworth | Harborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 730 | 5,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.5 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,320 | 104,713 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lutterworth was highest in the year to July 2023 (878 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (595). Over the whole period it rose 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 730 | 64.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 691 | 61.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 762 | 67.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 878 | 77.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 698 | 61.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 614 | 54.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 608 | 53.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 671 | 59.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 595 | 52.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lutterworth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+107%) and burglary (+68%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-51%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 20.5 | 0.60 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 10.2 | 0.66 | +44% |
| Other theft | 87 | 7.7 | 1.20 | +107% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +2% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.7 | 0.85 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -37% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.2 | 1.17 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -51% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +67% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +120% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lutterworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lutterworth recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lutterworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lutterworth recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lutterworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lutterworth recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lutterworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lutterworth recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lutterworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lutterworth recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lutterworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lutterworth recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lutterworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lutterworth recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lutterworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lutterworth recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lutterworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lutterworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lutterworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lutterworth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lutterworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lutterworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lutterworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lutterworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lutterworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lutterworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lutterworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lutterworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lutterworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lutterworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lutterworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -48% |
| Rugby | 6,862 | 80.8 | +25% |
| Long Lawford | 260 | 50.7 | -21% |
| Countesthorpe | 340 | 43.0 | -33% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 956 | 61.9 | -4% |
| Cawston (Rugby) | 362 | 53.0 | -18% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,856 | 154.6 | +140% |
| Fleckney | 294 | 53.9 | -16% |
2 areas within Lutterworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lutterworth East had the highest rate (87.5 per 1,000) and Lutterworth West the lowest (43.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth East | Neighbourhood | 5,395 | 472 | 87.5 |
| Lutterworth West | Neighbourhood | 5,925 | 258 | 43.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lutterworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walker-Manor Court | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 26 |
| On or near Hill Drive | 23 |
| On or near Church Gate | 22 |
| On or near West View Lane | 18 |
| On or near Stanleys Way | 16 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
| On or near Orchard Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lutterworth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 39.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
Lutterworth has an estimated population of 11,320. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lutterworth sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lutterworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Lutterworth a safe place to live?
Lutterworth recorded 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lutterworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Lutterworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lutterworth was up 6% on the year before: 730 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 691 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lutterworth?
Lutterworth is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lutterworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.