Burton Latimer Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer’s crime profile in January 2026 is dominated by anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, which together account for 78.6% of reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a gap of 61.8%. The dominance of non-property crimes—anti-social behaviour (39.3%) and violence (39.3%)—suggests a pattern influenced by local social dynamics rather than economic or environmental factors. This aligns with the area’s built-up nature, where close-knit communities and limited rural isolation may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflicts and public disorder. However, the low incidence of property crimes—such as burglary (3.6%) and other theft (7.1%)—indicates a relative absence of opportunistic crime, possibly due to effective community surveillance or reduced foot traffic during January’s shorter days. The seasonal context of post-holiday periods and reduced retail activity likely plays a role in the lower rates of property crimes. The area’s position within North Northamptonshire, a region with moderate urban density, may also mean that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts are more focused on addressing interpersonal crime than broader security concerns. These patterns highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within the specific geographic and social characteristics of the area, rather than relying solely on national averages.

January 2026 saw a 37.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from eight to 11 cases—a stark contrast to the 75% drop in criminal damage and arson (from four to one). Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category at 39.3% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—8% above the UK average of 0.9. This discrepancy suggests local factors, such as community dynamics or policing strategies, may be influencing these rates. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—accounting for 39.3% of incidents—were 60% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating a lower incidence of severe crimes compared to national trends. The reduction in property crimes, such as burglary and other theft, to just 3% of total incidents aligns with the seasonal context of shorter days and reduced retail activity. Residents may find the 75% drop in criminal damage and arson particularly notable, suggesting a potential seasonal lull in vandalism linked to post-holiday economic factors or community initiatives. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime categories even within a low-rate area.

Burton Latimer’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 19.8% decrease from December’s 3.3. This decline reinforces the area’s status as one of the UK’s safest, with a rate 61.8% below the national average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 381 residents. This low frequency underscores the relative safety of the built-up area, particularly when compared to UK-wide trends. The population of 10,656 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that even minor fluctuations in crime counts represent meaningful shifts in local safety. While the UK average includes a broader mix of urban and rural areas, Burton Latimer’s consistently low rates suggest a unique combination of community policing, local infrastructure, and seasonal factors that may contribute to its stability. The area’s compact nature and proximity to Northamptonshire’s urban centres could also play a role in fostering a more cohesive community response to crime, though this remains speculative without further data.