Earls Barton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a 36.9% increase in Earls Barton’s crime rate, rising from 3.0 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Despite this upward trend, the area remains 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent position that reflects its character as a small built-up area with limited urban density. Violent crimes dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.5%) and other theft (11.5%). The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely contributed to the surge in violent crimes, as increased outdoor activity may have heightened opportunities for such incidents. However, the area’s low overall rate suggests that broader structural factors, such as its rural-adjacent location and smaller population, continue to mitigate crime levels. Anti-social behaviour, while declining by 50% compared to March, remains significantly below the UK average, illustrating the area’s generally lower levels of disorder. The contrast between rising violent crimes and falling anti-social behaviour highlights the need for nuanced analysis, as local dynamics such as community engagement and policing strategies may play a role in shaping these trends. The relatively low rates of property crimes, which account for just 23% of all incidents, further underscore the area’s distinct crime profile, where personal safety concerns appear to dominate over theft or burglary.

April 2024 saw a 100% increase in violent crimes, rising from seven to 14 incidents. This surge, which now constitutes 53.9% of all reported crimes, contrasts with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from six to three cases. The rise in violent offences is particularly striking, as the category remains 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also jumped by 100%, with two incidents reported—a significant increase from zero in March. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour saw the most substantial decline, though it remains 59% below the UK average. Other theft and drug-related crimes also showed shifts, with the former 11% below the UK average and the latter 50% above. These variations underscore the complexity of local crime patterns, where some categories trend sharply upwards while others drop. For residents, the 100% increase in violent crimes is a critical data point, offering insight into areas requiring closer attention.

The crime rate in Earls Barton rose by 36.9% from March 2024 (3.0 per 1,000) to April 2024 (4.1 per 1,000), marking a notable upward shift. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 245 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that, while low, reflects the fluctuations typical of small built-up areas. This increase contrasts with the area’s consistent position below the UK average, where the overall crime rate remains 46.8% lower than the national figure. The rise in violent crimes, which now account for 53.9% of all incidents, may partly explain the upward trend, though seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during the Easter period could also contribute. The population context further illustrates that, despite the increase, the absolute number of crimes remains low relative to the area’s size, with 26 crimes reported across 6,375 residents. This perspective helps residents understand that while the rate has risen, the impact on daily life remains proportionally minor compared to larger urban centres.