North Northamptonshire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in North Northamptonshire during November 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by seasonal and local factors. With a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 2631 total crimes, placing it 7.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, contributing 36.4% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (16.3%) and shoplifting (11.1%), which aligns with patterns often observed in mixed urban-rural areas with significant retail and community activity. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributed to the prominence of certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences, while slightly above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), may partly reflect the impact of dark evenings and increased social gatherings. Conversely, shoplifting’s rate (0.8 per 1,000) was 16% above the UK average, consistent with the surge in retail activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour, though 8% above the UK average, could be tied to the area’s community dynamics and the effects of prolonged darkness. The lower rates of public order offences (22% below UK average) and other theft (27% below) suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating these issues. The balance of crime types highlights a region where violent crime and community-level disruptions dominate, but property crime remains relatively controlled compared to national trends.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery increasing by 29.4% (17 to 22 incidents) and vehicle crime rising by 20.9% (110 to 133). These increases may be linked to Bonfire Night events, which often coincide with spikes in theft-related offences. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 33.3% (9 to 6), potentially reflecting heightened awareness during the month. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts with the UK average: anti-social behaviour was 8% above the national rate, while criminal damage and arson were 12% below. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000, remained 16% above the UK average, a trend likely tied to Black Friday shopping. For residents, the rise in vehicle crime is a specific concern, with 133 incidents reported—over 20% higher than the previous month. This could indicate vulnerabilities in parking security or increased vehicle-related activity during the month. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in other crime (26.3%)—which includes fraud and cybercrime—may reflect seasonal lulls in such offences. The data also shows that possession of weapons was 67% above the UK average, a figure that warrants attention but remains unexplained by available statistics.

North Northamptonshire’s crime rate in November 2024 (7.0 per 1,000) marked a 9.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a possible stabilization in crime trends after a period of fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 88 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the scale of activity within a typical 24-hour period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a ratio that provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure for local households. When viewed through the lens of the area’s population of 373,871, this translates to a relatively low probability of being directly affected by crime, despite the absolute number of incidents. The comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends, with certain categories—such as vehicle crime and robbery—rising sharply while others, like theft from the person, fell. These shifts may reflect the influence of seasonal events, local policing efforts, or broader socioeconomic factors. The UK-wide context also reveals that North Northamptonshire’s overall crime rate is 7.9% below the national average, a difference that underscores the area’s unique characteristics in comparison to other regions.