Corby Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 saw Corby's crime rate reach 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.0% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This increase was driven largely by a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.1%, while criminal damage and arson made up 6.1% of incidents. These figures align with seasonal patterns, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and associated crime. The dominance of violent crime over property crime in Corby's profile contrasts with some national trends, where shoplifting and vehicle crime often feature more prominently. However, Corby's data shows a 22% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average, possibly reflecting local retail strategies or policing efforts. The 34% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences highlights a pressing concern for the built-up area, which may be influenced by factors such as population density and local economic conditions. This month's data also reveals a notable 150% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average, an anomaly that warrants further analysis of local enforcement and community safety initiatives.

Possession of weapons saw the most dramatic shift in May, rising by 75% from 8 to 14 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, reflects a significant increase in reported cases, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 14.8%, contributing to Corby's overall crime rate being 6% above the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage and arson both declined, with burglary dropping 10% to 18 incidents. This contrast highlights shifting patterns in crime types, with property crimes decreasing while violent and anti-social offences climbed. Shoplifting fell 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or changes in retail activity. Residents may find the 45.5% increase in 'other theft' particularly concerning, as this category rose from 22 to 32 incidents.

Corby's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.5% increase from 8.3 per 1,000 in April. This places the area 6.0% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent gap in local crime trends. Daily crime figures show 19 reported incidents per day in May, illustrating the pace of activity in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 113 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for households. While this rate remains lower than the UK average for some categories—such as vehicle crime and shoplifting—it is higher for violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The population context reveals that Corby's 67,876 residents experience crime at a rate that is both reflective of local dynamics and distinct from national patterns, particularly in areas like weapon possession and sexual offences.