Desborough Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,911, the 58 crimes reported in January 2026 represent a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing Desborough 27.9% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This rate reflects a built-up area where the most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.8% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 22.4%, with vehicle crime at 6.9%, highlighting a mix of personal and property-related concerns. Seasonal context suggests that the post-holiday period may have influenced crime patterns, as reduced retail footfall and shorter days typically correlate with fewer outdoor crimes. However, the data also reveals a surprising resilience in violent crime rates, which remained 12% below the UK average despite the challenges of winter conditions. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (47% below) and criminal damage (38% below) may partly explain the overall safety profile, though these figures must be interpreted cautiously in the absence of additional contextual factors. The built-up nature of Desborough, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, likely contributes to this balance of crime types, where property-related offences are tempered by strong community engagement and local policing efforts.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, public order offences, and vehicle crime each doubling from December levels. This 100% increase in these categories highlights a potential seasonal influence, as post-holiday periods often correlate with higher property-related crimes. Conversely, other theft fell by 50%, and violent crimes decreased by 10.3%, suggesting a combination of factors affecting different crime types. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (44.8% of total crimes), remained 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 18% above the national rate, a figure that may reflect local community dynamics or enforcement patterns. These variations illustrate the nuanced nature of crime in Desborough, where some categories align closely with national trends while others deviate significantly.

In January 2026, Desborough's crime rate rose 7.5% compared to December 2025's 4.5 per 1,000, reaching 4.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day across the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 205 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 11,911, the total of 58 crimes represents a manageable volume, particularly when compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective shows that the rate remains significantly lower than the national average, reinforcing the area's relative safety. However, the slight upward trend from the previous month may warrant closer attention to local factors influencing this shift.