Great Doddington Crime Rate

Great Doddington is a notably safe urban settlement, featuring an overall crime rate of 49.5 per 1,000 people. This is substantially better than the UK national average of 91.7, earning the area a high safety score of 88/100. While the area has seen a 12.7% increase in crime year-over-year, its overall safety profile remains strong compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 1,798, Great Doddington offers a secure environment for its residents, though specific patterns in theft and night-time burglary should be noted. This report breaks down the specific crime types, temporal trends, and comparative safety data to provide a comprehensive overview of the current safety landscape in Great Doddington.

In Great Doddington, the primary crime concerns are violence and sexual offences, which account for 38 incidents or 42.7% of all recorded crime. This is followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.2% and 'other theft' at 7.9%. These top three categories suggest that personal safety and community conduct are the most frequent issues faced by residents.

Property crime in Great Doddington—which includes burglary, vehicle crime, criminal damage, arson, and various thefts—has a combined rate of 8.9 per 1,000 people. Within this category, 'other theft' is the most prevalent at 7.9%, followed by burglary and criminal damage, each at 4.5%. Vehicle crime is notably low at just 1.1%. For residents, this indicates that while the risk of vehicle theft is minimal, there is a moderate risk of general theft and residential burglary. Theft-related crimes peak significantly in the morning (57%) and afternoon (56%), suggesting that opportunistic crimes occur frequently during the day. Burglary also shows a peak at night (41%), highlighting the need for robust overnight home security.

Great Doddington's crime trend shows an increase, with a 12.7% rise in total crimes year-over-year. A review of the monthly data from December 2024 to November 2025 shows that the crime rate peaked significantly in July at 10.0 per 1,000, followed by April at 6.7 and August at 6.1. However, the rate was much lower at the start of the period, with only 1.1 in December and February. Most recently, the rate has fluctuated between 2.8 and 3.9 per 1,000. This upward trajectory suggests that while the overall rate remains low by national standards, the village is experiencing more frequent criminal activity than in previous years.

How To Keep Safe in Great Doddington

Violence and sexual offences are the most frequently recorded crime types in Great Doddington. To stay safe and enhance your personal security, consider the following advice:

1. When walking through the village, particularly during the evening, stick to well-lit main roads and avoid using isolated footpaths or unlit shortcuts.
2. Be mindful of your surroundings in public spaces. If you feel uncomfortable, move towards a populated area or a local business that is still open.
3. Lock your home's doors and windows at all times. With theft peaking during the morning and afternoon, daytime security is just as important as overnight protection.
4. Join or support a local Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Communities that communicate effectively about suspicious activity are often more resilient to anti-social behaviour and theft.
5. Ensure your home's exterior is well-maintained and adequately lit. Motion-activated lighting can be a simple but effective way to deter anti-social behaviour and burglary near your property, especially at night.

In Great Doddington, crime follows distinct temporal patterns. During the morning and afternoon, theft is the dominant issue, accounting for a very high 57% and 56% of offences respectively. This suggests that daytime activity is heavily centered around opportunistic theft. As night falls, the focus shifts towards burglary, which becomes the primary threat, accounting for 41% of all recorded offences between 12am and 6am. Evening hours see a mix of burglary (31%) and 'other' offences (37%), which likely includes anti-social behaviour and public order issues. This pattern highlights the critical importance of daytime vigilance for personal property and robust overnight security for the home. Overall, crime activity is highest in the late afternoon and evening periods.

In the regional context of North Northamptonshire, Great Doddington compares very favourably to several nearby areas. Its crime rate of 49.5 per 1,000 is significantly lower than that of Wellingborough, which recorded a much higher rate of 122.3. It is also safer than Earls Barton (53.5) and has a very similar rate to Wollaston (50.5). While smaller rural locations like Wilby and Little Irchester reported no crimes (0.0 per 1,000), Great Doddington remains a highly secure option for those seeking a village with a robust safety record. This comparative data suggests that Great Doddington is one of the safer residential settlements in the immediate area.

Great Doddington’s property crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 and the high prevalence of theft during the day (over 56% of morning/afternoon offences) and burglary at night (41% of night offences) underscore the need for smart security. Traditional CCTV systems are often reactive, merely providing footage of an event after it has occurred. For residents in Great Doddington, a more effective solution is proactive protection.

scOS is an AI-powered system designed to prevent crime before it happens. By monitoring your property boundaries, it can detect suspicious activity—such as someone loitering near your home or testing your doors—and intervene in real-time. With autonomous responses like activating lights or audio warnings, scOS destroys the element of surprise that most criminals rely on. This is particularly valuable in Great Doddington, where theft is a daytime concern and burglary an overnight threat. Professional-grade AI security not only protects your home but also provides a visible deterrent that encourages opportunistic criminals to move on to less protected areas.