Earls Barton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Earls Barton’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (37.5% of all reported incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (33.3%) and other theft (8.3%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with a small built-up area where community cohesion may play a role in mitigating crime. July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism at its height, often sees shifts in criminal activity. While anti-social behaviour and violent crimes remain prevalent, the absence of major property crimes—such as burglary or vehicle theft—suggests a lower incidence of opportunistic theft in this area. Seasonal factors, including increased foot traffic from tourists and festivals, may contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall low crime rate indicates that local policing and community engagement efforts may be effectively addressing potential risks. The area’s relatively small population and limited urban infrastructure further reduce opportunities for large-scale criminal activity compared to more densely populated regions.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing a 100% increase from zero to one or two incidents: other theft, drugs, and robbery. These spikes suggest either emerging issues or underreporting in previous months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, and anti-social behaviour fell by 25% (from 12 to 9), indicating possible improvements in community policing or temporary reductions in tensions. Violence and sexual offences also decreased slightly by 11.1%, though they remain a significant portion of the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour, while still the most common crime, was 3% below the UK average, highlighting a localised trend towards lower levels of disruptive activity. Other theft, which rose sharply, was 49% below the UK average, suggesting that while the category is growing locally, it remains relatively rare. The increase in drug-related crimes, though modest in absolute terms, was 9% below the UK average, indicating that Earls Barton’s drug-related activity is still lower than the national picture. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring emerging trends, particularly in areas where crime rates are historically low but show sudden fluctuations.

The crime rate in July 2024 (3.8 per 1,000) represented a 17.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.6, reflecting a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, illustrates the ongoing presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 266 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Earls Barton’s population of 6,375, suggests that the local community faces a far lower risk of encountering crime than the national average. The comparison to the previous month highlights the potential impact of seasonal factors—such as the end of the school summer holidays or changes in tourism patterns—that may have influenced crime dynamics. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for residents, the monthly exposure rate provides a broader perspective, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains minimal. This contrast between daily and monthly metrics reinforces the idea that crime in Earls Barton is sporadic rather than persistent, with localised efforts likely contributing to the sustained reduction in incidents.