North Northamptonshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of North Northamptonshire in November 2023 reveals a marked emphasis on violent crimes, which accounted for 42.7% of all reported incidents. This share is higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The dominance of such crimes may reflect the area's demographic composition, where densely populated urban centres or transient populations could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. However, this violent crime trend contrasts sharply with the significantly lower rates of property-related crimes, which collectively made up less than 40% of the total. For instance, shoplifting incidents were 9% below the UK average, and burglary rates were 41% lower than the national figure—a discrepancy that could be attributed to the area's lower population density or effective local policing strategies. Seasonal factors also played a role, with November's dark evenings and Bonfire Night amplifying violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, the Black Friday shopping period may have driven increased retail security measures, contributing to the lower shoplifting rates. The overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 12% below the UK average, underscores a broader pattern of relative safety in the district, though the balance of crime types suggests targeted interventions may be needed in areas with higher violent crime concentrations.

November 2023 saw a notable 24.8% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 105 to 131 incidents. This surge may be linked to increased shopping activity during Black Friday and the approach of Christmas, which often sees a spike in vehicle-related thefts and vandalism. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 44.7% compared to October, with incidents dropping from 38 to 21—a decline that could reflect heightened enforcement around Bonfire Night or seasonal changes in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.7% of all crimes, a share 8% higher than the UK average. This contrast with categories like public order offences, which were 43% below the UK average, highlights a distinct balance in the area's crime mix. Residents might find it useful to note that shoplifting rates were 9% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures in place.

North Northamptonshire's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with a rate 12% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 82 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the overall safety profile compared to other regions. The drop in violent crime compared to October 2023 may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for public order incidents. However, the persistent gap between North Northamptonshire and the UK average in property crime categories suggests a broader pattern of lower risk in certain areas of the district.