North Northamptonshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in North Northamptonshire, 7.6 crimes were reported in June 2024, placing the area 7.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the rate in everyday terms. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and shoplifting (8%). These patterns may partly explain the area’s character as a mix of urban and rural communities, where high streets and public spaces create environments conducive to certain types of crime. The seasonal shift into summer, with longer daylight hours and the beginning of tourist activity, may have influenced the distribution of crimes, particularly in areas with retail or leisure amenities. While violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, the rate for this type of crime in the area was 2% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing or social initiatives may have played a role. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 14% higher than the UK average, reflecting the dynamics of densely populated or transient communities where such disturbances are more likely to occur.

June 2024 saw a notable 11.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, dropping from 1,143 to 1,016 incidents. This decline may be linked to the start of summer holidays reducing overcrowding in public spaces, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Conversely, drug-related crimes increased by 30.8%, rising from 107 to 140 incidents—a sharp upward trend that contrasts with the area’s overall lower crime rate. This spike could indicate shifting patterns in illicit activity, though without additional data, it remains speculative. Anti-social behaviour also rose above the UK average by 14%, a concern for local residents living near high-traffic areas or town centres. Meanwhile, bicycle theft saw a 14.3% increase, suggesting heightened activity in areas with cycling infrastructure or seasonal events that attract commuters. On the other hand, possession of weapons fell by 21.4%, reflecting targeted enforcement or community engagement efforts. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and national trends, with some categories aligning with broader patterns and others diverging significantly.

North Northamptonshire’s crime rate in June 2024 dropped to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8. This small but measurable decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime dynamics, though it remains to be seen if this continues into subsequent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 94 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while significant, is contextualised by the population of 373,871. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for individuals living or working in the area. When compared to the UK average, North Northamptonshire’s overall rate remains lower, but specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes show marked deviations. This contrast underscores the importance of understanding local conditions rather than relying solely on national averages. For residents, the monthly exposure figure of 1-in-132 offers a concrete way to assess personal risk, while the shift in crime categories between months highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of trends that may affect specific communities differently.