Earls Barton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Earls Barton during June 2024 reveals a distinct balance between anti-social behaviour and violent offences, with property crimes remaining comparatively rare. Of the 29 total crimes reported, 41.4% were classified as anti-social behaviour, a category that exceeded the UK average by 36% (1.9 per 1,000 vs 1.4 per 1,000 nationally). This contrasts sharply with the 31.0% share of violent and sexual offences, which were 49% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000 vs 2.8 per 1,000). The low prevalence of property crimes—just 13.8% of total incidents—suggests a community where theft and burglary are not major concerns. This pattern is consistent with the area’s likely character as a small, low-density built-up zone within rural North Northamptonshire, where social interactions and local conflicts may drive anti-social incidents more than commercial or residential crime. Seasonal factors in June, such as the start of summer and increased daylight hours, may have contributed to higher visibility of anti-social behaviour. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—43.9% below the UK average—positions Earls Barton as one of the safer areas in the country, a trend that may reflect both demographic characteristics and effective local policing strategies.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons and 'other crime' both doubling from zero to one incident each—a 100% increase—while anti-social behaviour rose by 33.3% (from 9 to 12 cases). These changes highlight a small but significant uptick in incidents that may signal emerging patterns or temporary factors. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), possibly due to seasonal reductions in outdoor activities or targeted interventions. The violent crime category, though remaining the second most common type, was 49% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s lower population density and community cohesion. Residents may find the 100% increase in possession of weapons particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden shift in reported incidents that could warrant further local observation. This data also underscores the area’s continued performance in keeping violent and property crime rates far below national benchmarks, a contrast that remains strikingly consistent with previous months.

June 2024’s crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.4% decrease from the previous month’s 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, may appear higher to residents accustomed to even lower frequencies. When scaled to the population of 6,375, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 220 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to UK averages. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it illustrates the rarity of crime in everyday life within the community. The contrast with the UK average is stark: while national rates hover around 8.2 per 1,000, Earls Barton’s figure is nearly half that, suggesting a combination of geographic isolation, effective community policing, or demographic factors that reduce crime opportunities. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the idea that, despite the absolute numbers, the local context makes these incidents feel even more infrequent to those living in the area.