North Northamptonshire Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Northamptonshire recorded a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, placing it 3.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a mix of seasonal and local factors, with the Easter period and spring weather potentially contributing to the overall decline. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and shoplifting (12.1%). The area's crime profile suggests a balance between urban and rural dynamics, though specific patterns—such as shoplifting's 36% above the UK average—highlight the influence of local retail activity. The drop in vehicle crime by 29.1% may indicate improved security measures or reduced traffic during the Easter holidays. However, the rise in robbery by 95.5% raises questions about targeted criminal activity. These trends, consistent with April's seasonal context, underscore the need for continued monitoring of both persistent and emerging crime patterns.

The most significant decrease in April 2025 was the 29.1% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 110 to 78. This reduction may partly explain the overall rate's decline from March. Conversely, robbery rates saw a sharp 95.5% increase, rising from 22 to 43 incidents. This surge, though concerning, remains relatively low in absolute terms compared to other categories. Anti-social behaviour continued to outpace the UK average by 13%, with 575 incidents reported. Meanwhile, shoplifting was 36% above the UK average, a trend consistent with retail activity in the area. Theft from the person fell by 37.5%, from 8 to 5 incidents—a drop that could reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors. These shifts highlight the combination of specific crime types and broader environmental or social changes.

North Northamptonshire's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% reduction from March's 7.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend, as Easter and spring weather often correlate with reduced outdoor crime in this area. On a daily basis, the local authority recorded an average of 92 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the rate for residents navigating daily life. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure means that for every 135 residents, one crime was reported over the course of the month. This ratio provides a tangible measure of risk, though it does not account for variations in individual neighbourhoods or specific crime types. The decrease from March suggests that factors such as seasonal transitions—like the end of Easter holidays or milder weather—may have contributed to reduced activity in certain crime categories.