Desborough Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Desborough’s crime rate stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents — 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to 41 crimes across a population of 11,911, a rate that is particularly low for a built-up area in North Northamptonshire. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 36.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 14.6%) and criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 12.2%). These patterns are consistent with the area’s seasonal context: January, a post-holiday month with shorter daylight hours, typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor crimes. The lower rate of violent crime (1.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 may reflect the area’s smaller population and limited nightlife, which reduces opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents. Similarly, anti-social behaviour’s 49% deficit below the UK average aligns with the absence of large-scale commercial hubs or densely populated areas that often correlate with such offences. The relatively low crime rate also suggests that local policing and community engagement efforts are effective in maintaining safety, even during the winter months when visibility and outdoor activity are limited.

January 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with criminal damage and arson surging by 100% (from 0 to 5 incidents) and shoplifting doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases may be linked to post-holiday property neglect or seasonal shifts in community activity. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), likely reflecting reduced car usage during colder weather or improved vehicle security measures. Possession of weapons rose sharply by 100%, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 — 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly warrants cautious interpretation, as the small number of incidents may not reflect a broader trend but could indicate targeted enforcement or reporting changes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (49% below), and violent crime was 50% below the national rate, suggesting that community-focused policing and local initiatives may be contributing to sustained reductions in major offences.

In January 2024, Desborough’s crime rate dropped to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 34.0% decrease from December’s 5.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas of North Northamptonshire, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours in January contribute to lower outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that may appear low but reflects the relatively small population of 11,911. When scaled to monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime for every 291 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. While this figure is not directly comparable to national statistics, it underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining safety in a built-up area with limited large-scale commercial activity. The population context further reinforces this: with fewer than 12,000 residents, the crime rate remains well below the thresholds typically seen in larger urban centres, where higher population density and greater economic activity often correlate with increased crime rates.