Higham Ferrers Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continuation of the lower-than-average crime profile in Higham Ferrers, with an overall rate of 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, 26.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This built-up area within North Northamptonshire, characterised by its relatively small population and limited urban density, has historically maintained crime rates that reflect the quieter dynamics of a non-coastal, non-urbanised locale. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and criminal damage and arson (12.3%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with the former likely linked to the area's local social fabric and the latter possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the summer period. While the overall rate remains lower than national averages, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct pattern: the area's rate for violence is 24% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 7% below, but criminal damage and arson is 15% above. This variation may be attributed to the localised nature of the built-up area, where smaller-scale incidents can have a proportionally higher impact on reported rates. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—may have influenced activity patterns, though the area's non-tourist orientation means that seasonal fluctuations are less pronounced than in coastal or rural destinations. The interplay between the area's demographic and geographic characteristics and the crime profile underscores the importance of tailored analysis for smaller built-up areas, where broader national trends may not always apply directly.

June 2024 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting plummeting by 81.3% from 16 to 3 incidents. This steep decline, the most significant monthly change, may partly explain the overall drop in the area's crime rate. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 45.5%, from 22 to 12 incidents, though this remains a key category contributing 21.1% of all reported crimes. Conversely, burglary rose sharply by 200%, with three incidents reported compared to one in May, a trend that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 35.1% of total incidents, but at 2.1 per 1,000, they are 24% below the UK average. The local rate for criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) is 15% above the UK figure, suggesting a slight anomaly in this category. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local factors, such as the area's compact built-up nature, which may influence both property crime and public order incidents differently than larger urban centres.

Higham Ferrers' crime rate in June 2024 fell to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 33.7% decline from the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the summer months, though the drop is steeper than typical seasonal patterns. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at roughly two crimes reported each day, a rate that remains consistent with the area's historical norms. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 in 167 residents, a figure that contextualises the rate within the population of 9,533. When scaled to the area's size, this suggests that crime remains relatively rare compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights that even with the 26.8% reduction from the UK average, the localised nature of incidents in Higham Ferrers means that individual risk remains low. This contrast between the area's crime profile and national averages underscores the unique dynamics of a smaller built-up area within North Northamptonshire.