Earls Barton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Earls Barton's crime rate in May 2024 (4.9 per 1,000 residents) stands 41.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's relative safety. This built-up area within North Northamptonshire recorded 31 total crimes, with anti-social behaviour (29% of all incidents) emerging as the most prevalent category, followed by violence and sexual offences (25.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.9%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by community interactions, with anti-social behaviour likely influenced by May's extended evenings and increased outdoor activity. The UK comparison highlights a consistent trend of lower crime rates in Earls Barton, possibly reflecting local factors such as effective policing or demographic characteristics. For instance, the 54% gap in violent crime compared to the UK average may be attributable to the area's smaller population or lower levels of nightlife activity. However, the 173% increase in drug-related offences over the UK average raises questions about local drug use patterns, though this category remains relatively low in absolute terms. Seasonal factors, such as the transition into warmer weather and bank holidays, may have contributed to the 200% rise in anti-social behaviour, a trend that could persist during similar periods. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture where community-focused issues dominate, but the area's performance against national benchmarks remains a key differentiator.

May 2024 saw a 200% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 9 incidents, the most significant jump in any category. This spike aligns with May's seasonal context—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—suggesting a direct link to heightened community interactions. Conversely, violent crimes dropped by 42.9%, from 14 to 8, though this remains 54% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Drug-related offences doubled, reaching 4 incidents, a 173% increase over the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime fell by half, from 2 to 1, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or reduced foot traffic. These contrasting trends illustrate a dynamic crime profile where specific categories, like anti-social behaviour, dominate, while others show marked declines. Residents may find the 200% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, given its proportion of total crimes.

Earls Barton's crime rate in May 2024 (4.9 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 19.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend. This monthly figure translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a pace that, while low, suggests a consistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for every 206 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure is particularly notable in a built-up area, where higher population density might typically correlate with more frequent crime. However, Earls Barton's figures remain significantly below the UK average, a pattern that may be influenced by local factors such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the 19.1% rise, the area remains markedly safer than the national average, a contrast that warrants attention to local strategies maintaining this gap.