Burton Latimer Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer's crime profile in October 2025 demonstrates a marked contrast to the UK average, with a recorded crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents — 55.8% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within North Northamptonshire maintains its position as one of the UK's safer communities, though October's data reveals a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and criminal damage (13.9%). These figures align with the area's character as a semi-rural commuter hub, where social interactions in local centres may contribute to higher rates of violent crime compared to purely rural areas. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back, shorter evenings, and the approach of Halloween — may have influenced patterns, particularly in public order offences, which saw a 300% month-on-month increase. This surge, while small in absolute terms, suggests heightened activity in communal spaces during darker evenings. The area's overall crime rate remains significantly below UK averages across most categories, including a 47% deficit in violent crime and an 84% deficit in shoplifting compared to the national picture. However, possession of weapons stands out as the only category exceeding the UK average, albeit by a narrow margin (43% above). This anomaly may reflect localized issues or data collection quirks rather than a broader trend. The combination of low overall crime rates and specific category variations illustrates a community that, while generally safe, requires targeted attention to address emerging issues such as public order incidents.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, represents a notable shift in the crime mix, with public order now accounting for 11.1% of all reported crimes. The category also remains 25% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 25% compared to September, dropping from 8 to 6 incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes as Halloween approached. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (41.7% of all crimes), are still 47% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast with the national picture highlights the area's unique profile, where property crimes are rare but violent incidents are represented. For residents, the 300% increase in public order offences suggests a need for heightened awareness in communal spaces during October.

Burton Latimer's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 12.7% compared to September's 3.0 per 1,000, reaching 3.4 per 1,000. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 55.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the 31-day month, a frequency that places the area in stark contrast to national trends. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 296 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 10,656, this means fewer than 40 residents experienced a crime directly, a figure that highlights the area's position as one of the safer communities in the UK. The daily crime count, while consistent with previous months, does not reflect a significant spike in activity, suggesting that the increase in October may be attributable to seasonal factors rather than a systemic shift in crime patterns.