Higham Ferrers Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Higham Ferrers’ crime rate in July 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.0% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance, while not immune to fluctuations, suggests a local profile that diverges from national trends in key ways. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 32.9% of all incidents (25 cases), a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 that is 68% above the UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to the summer season, when schools are closed, tourism peaks, and festivals draw larger crowds to the area. Shoplifting followed closely, with 16 incidents (1.7 per 1,000), a rate 162% above the UK average. This discrepancy could reflect the presence of retail hubs or the impact of transient populations during peak tourist periods. In contrast, violent crimes (17 cases, 1.8 per 1,000) were 41% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s character as a smaller built-up area with lower concentrations of high-risk environments. The seasonal context of July—characterised by extended daylight, school holidays, and community events—likely plays a role in shaping these trends. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that local security measures or demographic factors may contribute to this divergence from national patterns.

July 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in several crime categories. Anti-social behaviour, the most reported category, rose by 212.5% from 8 to 25 incidents, far outpacing the UK average for this category. This spike aligns with July’s peak summer season, when festivals and outdoor events may strain local resources or amplify tensions in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also surged by 142.9%, from 7 to 17 cases, a figure that is 41% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 162% compared to the UK average, with 16 incidents recorded. This anomaly may reflect the area’s retail presence. Conversely, other crime categories such as burglary and vehicle crime fell significantly below UK averages, indicating effective local policing or lower exposure in these areas.

Higham Ferrers' crime rate in July 2025 (8.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 94.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This surge, though notable, still places the area 7.0% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime data reveals an average of two reported incidents each day, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. While this increase is stark compared to June, the area’s overall rate remains lower than the national average, suggesting a combination of local factors and broader trends. The population of 9,533 residents means each individual’s risk is proportionally distributed, though the rise in certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour—raises questions about seasonal pressures or community dynamics that warrant further observation.