Burton Latimer Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer’s crime profile in March 2024 reveals a notable shift in the nature of reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half of all crimes recorded (46.9%), a proportion significantly higher than the UK average. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 61% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a consistently lower level of criminal activity. This pattern may partly explain the area’s character as a relatively quiet built-up district within North Northamptonshire, where community cohesion and low population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour remains the second most common category (31.3%), followed by public order offences, which are both below UK averages. Seasonal factors may have influenced some trends, as March’s transition to spring and extended evenings could have affected patterns of public interaction and nightlife activity. However, the data does not indicate any sharp spikes or declines in specific crime types that would suggest immediate intervention needs. The lower overall rate aligns with broader regional trends in rural and semi-rural areas, where crime often remains below national averages due to smaller populations and stronger local networks.

March 2024 saw a 25% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to February, with 15 incidents recorded—up from 12. This rise, though still below the UK average for the category (2.7 per 1,000), highlights a potential seasonal shift as evenings lengthen and social activity increases. Robbery, a category previously unreported in the area, rose by 100% to one incident, marking an unusual outlier in the crime mix. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 28.6% (from 14 to 10), and other theft decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting possible improvements in local policing or community engagement efforts. The dominance of violent crimes (46.9% of total) contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes constitute around 35% of all incidents. This higher proportion may reflect the area’s demographic profile or local social dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The data also shows that public order offences and other theft are both 63% and 64% below UK averages, respectively, indicating a lower incidence of minor disturbances and property-related crimes compared to national trends.

Burton Latimer’s crime rate dropped by 23.9% in March 2024 compared to February’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000, a decline that may reflect ongoing efforts to address local concerns or seasonal lulls in activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in March, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low, particularly when compared to the UK average. With a population of 10,656, this means that the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime is minimal, a statistic that could be of interest to prospective residents or businesses considering the area. The drop in overall crime from February, coupled with the area’s consistently low rate relative to the UK, suggests that local conditions—such as strong community ties or effective policing—may be playing a role in maintaining this safety profile. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences remains a point of attention, requiring further contextual analysis to determine whether it signals a temporary fluctuation or a more sustained trend.