Burton Latimer Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer’s December 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marked a continuation of the area’s consistently low levels compared to the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure, 58.3% below the national average, places the built-up area within North Northamptonshire among the safest in the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.9%) and criminal damage and arson (15.6%). These patterns align with seasonal factors typical of December, including the peak of Christmas shopping, the party season, and the impact of dark evenings on visibility. The high proportion of violent crimes may reflect the increased social interactions and potential for conflict in public spaces during the holiday period. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of property crimes—particularly vehicle crime and shoplifting—suggests that the area’s smaller population and lower density of retail or commercial activity contribute to this trend. The low incidence of theft from the person, which is 83% below the UK average, further supports the idea that the area’s compact nature and limited tourist activity reduce opportunities for such crimes. These figures collectively illustrate a community where crime remains rare, though localised spikes in anti-social behaviour and the seasonal nature of violent incidents highlight the need for ongoing vigilance and community-based initiatives.

December 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% to 7 incidents—a jump from zero the previous month. This spike, combined with a 100% increase in shoplifting and other crime, contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in other theft, which fell from 4 to 1. The most significant decline, however, was in violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 38.1% from 21 to 13. This reduction may reflect the seasonal lull in social activity during the holiday period, though the absence of a clear trend in other categories suggests local factors remain complex. Anti-social behaviour now accounts for 21.9% of all crimes, a figure 25% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour—many of which occurred in public spaces—highlights the need for community engagement during the festive season, when alcohol consumption and social gatherings may amplify such incidents.

Burton Latimer’s crime rate in December 2023 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% decrease from the previous month’s 3.2 per 1,000. This continued downward trend aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which is 58.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 10,656, the monthly exposure means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents. This ratio, while seemingly high, reflects the small population size and the fact that the total number of crimes (32) remained modest. The drop in violent crime from 21 to 13 in the previous month may partly explain the overall decline, though seasonal factors like reduced foot traffic during holidays could also play a role. For residents, these figures suggest a consistently low-risk environment, though vigilance around anti-social behaviour—now at 7 incidents—remains warranted.