Burton Latimer Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.5% below the UK average of 7.4. This stark contrast underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and criminal damage and arson (15.6%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up community within North Northamptonshire, where social dynamics and infrastructure likely influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers—may have contributed to fluctuations in specific categories. For instance, the rise in criminal damage and arson could reflect increased activity in public spaces as students and families settle into routines. Conversely, the decline in anti-social behaviour might be linked to heightened community engagement during this time of year. The overall low crime rate, combined with the area's demographic and geographic profile, suggests a resilient local environment where crime remains a rare but not absent aspect of daily life. This pattern is consistent with broader trends in similar built-up areas, where community cohesion and local policing efforts often mitigate crime risks.

September saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to five incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 38.5% (from 13 to 8), suggesting potential success in community-focused interventions or seasonal factors influencing public conduct. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 37.5% of all crimes, though still 57% below the UK average for this category. The 200% increase in other thefts—from one to three cases—raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of back-to-school activity. Public order offences fell by 50%, aligning with the seasonal transition as nights lengthen and community events potentially shift focus. These changes illustrate a combination of local patterns and broader UK trends, with some categories diverging sharply from national norms.

Burton Latimer's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 3.1% compared to August, moving from 2.9 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though modest, reflects ongoing fluctuations in local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total within the rhythm of everyday life. When scaled to the population of 10,656, the 32 reported crimes translate to a monthly exposure rate that remains well below national averages. This suggests that while crime is not absent, its presence in Burton Latimer is markedly subdued compared to broader UK trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents here experience crime at a fraction of the national rate, a consistency that has persisted even as local rates shift slightly month to month.