North Northamptonshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, North Northamptonshire recorded 3,348 crimes, equivalent to 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — a 4.7% increase above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure translates to 3,348 crimes across a population of 373,871, meaning roughly one in every 112 residents experienced a reported crime during the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.7% of total incidents (1,128 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (27.1%, 907 cases) and shoplifting (7.7%, 256 cases). These patterns align with July’s seasonal context: peak summer, school holidays, and increased tourism. The high rate of violence and sexual offences may partly reflect the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural communities, where summer festivals and events draw larger crowds, potentially increasing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour rates, at 2.4 per 1,000, were 55% above the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000, suggesting a possible correlation with the influx of visitors and the challenges of managing public spaces during peak season. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (0.7 per 1,000) were 8% above the UK average, consistent with retail areas remaining busy during summer. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) may indicate effective local policing strategies or environmental factors such as well-lit public spaces.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to June. Robbery incidents increased by 50%, rising from 32 to 48 cases — a stark contrast to the national average of 0.1 per 1,000, where North Northamptonshire’s rate remained at 0.1 per 1,000. This rise may reflect the impact of summer events attracting transient populations. Vehicle crime also surged by 41.2%, jumping from 85 to 120 cases, potentially linked to increased car usage during holiday travel. Conversely, other crime decreased by 43.1%, falling from 72 to 41 cases, a trend that may indicate improved community engagement or reduced opportunities for minor offences. Anti-social behaviour, already 55% above the UK average, showed no significant change, but its prominence as the second most common crime type underscores persistent challenges in managing public order during peak season. Bicycle theft fell by 7.7% (from 13 to 12 cases), a small but meaningful drop that could reflect heightened awareness or improved security measures at local cycling hubs. The contrast between rising violent crimes and declining property crimes highlights shifting dynamics in the area’s crime profile, influenced by both seasonal factors and local initiatives.

North Northamptonshire’s crime rate in July 2025 (9.0 per 1,000) marked a 7.3% increase from June’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable upward trend over the summer months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 108 crimes per day — a figure that, while locally contextual, illustrates the pace at which incidents occur in a region with a population of over 370,000. Monthly, the data shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a metric that helps residents gauge their personal risk in relation to the broader population. When compared to the UK average, North Northamptonshire’s rate remains slightly elevated. The 4.7% difference between the local and national averages (9.0 vs 8.6) suggests that while the area is not significantly more dangerous than the UK overall, specific local factors — such as the density of retail areas or the timing of festivals — may contribute to the disparity. This comparison also highlights that while some crime types, like anti-social behaviour, are high (55% above UK average), others, such as burglary, are lower (26% below UK average), indicating a combination of local conditions and national trends.