Earls Barton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Earls Barton’s February 2024 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—49.3% below the UK average—reflects a pattern of low overall crime, though marked by a significant surge in violent incidents. With 23 crimes reported in total, the area’s crime profile is shaped by its status as a built-up area within North Northamptonshire, where rural-urban dynamics may influence both crime types and their prevalence. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 65% of all crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average where such offences make up 35% of the total. This shift may be partly explained by seasonal factors, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—could see concentrated incidents in indoor or public spaces. Anti-social behaviour and property crimes, though lower in volume, also highlight vulnerabilities: anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 50% from January, due to reduced social gatherings, while property crimes remained minimal. The area’s low crime rate, despite the spike in violence, may be linked to effective local policing or community cohesion, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. Bicycle theft, though rare nationally, saw a 233% increase above the UK average, suggesting localized factors such as specific infrastructure or demographics could play a role. Overall, Earls Barton’s crime picture illustrates a balance between sustained safety and sporadic spikes in violent crime, a trend that warrants continued monitoring as seasonal patterns evolve.

February 2024 saw a 275% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from four to 15 incidents—a stark shift in the crime mix toward violent crime. Bicycle theft and public order offences both doubled from zero to one incident each. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each fell by 50%, reflecting a decline in lower-severity incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) was 4% below the UK average, while bicycle theft (0.2 per 1,000) was 233% above the national rate. This contrast suggests localized factors—such as targeted policing or seasonal activity patterns—may influence specific crime types. For residents, the sharp rise in violent crime underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces during this time of year.

In February 2024, Earls Barton recorded 23 crimes across its population of 6,375 residents. This equates to one reported crime for every 277 residents over the course of the month, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate but also highlights the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up area. Compared to January 2024, when the crime rate stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, February saw a 28% increase, though this remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with this rise, the area’s crime profile continues to diverge from national trends, suggesting structural factors—such as local policing strategies or community engagement—that may contribute to sustained safety levels despite seasonal fluctuations.