Earls Barton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,375, Earls Barton recorded 17 crimes in February 2025, translating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 59.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, positioning the area as significantly safer than the national average. The crime profile reveals a balance between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences (six incidents) accounting for 35.3% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (three incidents) at 17.7%. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may contribute to the relatively low crime volume, though the area’s built-up character within North Northamptonshire likely influences patterns. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and burglary, collectively represent 37.7% of reported incidents, a proportion lower than the UK average for property-related offences. The absence of major spikes in crime, combined with the consistent decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000, suggests a stable environment. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft, shoplifting, and drug-related incidents, though small in number, warrants attention. These anomalies may reflect transient factors, such as increased foot traffic during local events or the movement of transient populations. The low overall rate, paired with the area’s small size, means that each incident carries a higher relative impact for residents, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance and targeted policing. The contrast between the area’s low crime levels and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local initiatives, though further analysis is needed to confirm long-term trends.

February 2025 saw marked shifts in crime patterns, with several categories experiencing significant changes. Burglary fell by 75% from January’s figure of four to one incident, a drop that may reflect seasonal inactivity or enhanced local security measures. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 60%, from 15 to six, a trend consistent with the winter lull in outdoor activity. However, bicycle theft, shoplifting, and drugs each saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one reported incident in each category. These increases, though small in absolute terms, contrast with the broader downward trend and may indicate emerging issues or shifts in offender behaviour. Bicycle theft in Earls Barton was 300% above the UK average, a stark outlier that could signal specific vulnerabilities in local cycling infrastructure or theft hotspots. The crime mix also shifted: while property crimes (vehicle crime, burglary) decreased, violent crimes remained a significant share (35.3% of total), though still 62% below the UK average for this category. This balance between property and violent crime highlights the need for tailored policing strategies in a built-up area with limited population density.

In February 2025, Earls Barton's crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 39.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may partly explain lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall volume. When scaled to the population of 6,375, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 375 residents, underscoring the relatively low risk compared to the UK average. This population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the small number of crimes, they represent a notable proportion of the local community. The shift from the previous month’s higher rate could reflect seasonal patterns or temporary factors. The combination of low crime volume and a significant drop from the prior month reinforces the area’s generally safe profile, even as isolated incidents such as bicycle theft and shoplifting emerged.