Corby Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a notable increase in Corby's overall crime rate, reaching 10.3 per 1,000 residents—27.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rise, though modest compared to historical volatility, reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.6% of all incidents, with anti-social behaviour (26.7%) and shoplifting (9.6%) following closely. These patterns align with Corby's character as an urban centre with significant retail and industrial activity, which likely contributes to both property and violent crime trends. The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight hours and the onset of summer tourism, may have influenced the crime mix, though the sharp rise in bicycle theft remains unexplained by available data. While shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are common in urban areas, their elevated rates in Corby suggest specific local factors—possibly linked to the area's transport networks or community dynamics—that require further scrutiny. The UK comparison underscores the area's relative vulnerability, with violence and anti-social behaviour being the most glaring deviations from national norms. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both immediate safety concerns and long-term structural issues.

June 2025 saw a 300% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, alongside a 171.4% rise in 'other crime', suggests a possible shift in criminal focus during the summer months. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 58.8%, dropping from 17 to 7, a decline that may reflect reduced demand for car-related offences during warmer weather. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.6% of all crimes, and were 29% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also stood out, with 26.7% of total crimes, 90% above the national rate. These figures contrast sharply with vehicle crime and burglary, which were 73% and 29% below UK averages respectively, potentially influenced by Corby's urban layout and lower density of residential properties. Residents may find the 300% jump in bicycle theft particularly concerning, given the area's growing cycling infrastructure and summer tourism activity.

Corby's crime rate rose to 10.3 per 1,000 in June 2025, a 6.3% increase from 9.6 per 1,000 in May. This marks the first monthly rise in the built-up area since early 2025, with the most significant shift occurring in violent crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 23 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent volume despite seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the population of 67,876. While this rate remains above the UK average, the distribution of crime types shows stark contrasts: anti-social behaviour and violence are elevated, whereas vehicle crime and burglary are lower than national benchmarks. This divergence may reflect Corby's unique social dynamics, including its proximity to major transport routes and the presence of industrial zones that influence specific crime patterns.