North Northamptonshire Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Northamptonshire's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns, with the area's crime profile shaped by its mix of urban and rural characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35% of all reported incidents—though this category remains 2% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 23.2% of total crimes, a rate 35% higher than the national average. This discrepancy may partly explain the area's overall performance, as anti-social behaviour often correlates with broader social dynamics and localised tensions. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contributed to increased reports of such incidents. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (8.2% of total crimes) suggests that retail environments in the area may have effective security measures in place, though this category remains 5% below the UK average. The balance between violent and property crimes is notable: 35% of crimes were violent, while property crimes accounted for 30% (823 incidents), with the remaining 35% comprising a mix of anti-social behaviour, public order issues, and other categories. This distribution indicates a focus on community safety challenges rather than a high prevalence of property crime, which may reflect the area's socio-economic profile and policing strategies. The month's transition from autumn to winter, with shorter daylight hours and increased indoor activity, may also have influenced patterns of violence and anti-social behaviour, though these connections remain speculative without further data.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends within North Northamptonshire. Bicycle theft increased by 66.7%, rising from 9 to 15 incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect seasonal changes in cycling activity or targeted thefts during darker evenings. Robbery also rose by 17.6%, from 34 to 40 incidents, though this remains 9% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour surged by 10.8%, with 635 reports—a 35% increase over the UK average and the most significant deviation among all categories. This spike may be linked to the Halloween period, which often sees increased public gatherings and associated disturbances. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 88.9%, from 9 to just 1 incident—a drop of 100% relative to the UK average. This decline could indicate improved public awareness or effective policing in high-risk areas. Public order offences fell by 23.6%, from 212 to 162, and drugs-related crimes dropped by 18.6%, from 97 to 79. Both categories remain below the UK average, with public order offences 25% lower and drugs-related crime 29% lower than national levels. These declines suggest that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have had a measurable impact. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling theft from the person highlights the complexity of crime patterns, with different categories responding to distinct local and national dynamics.

North Northamptonshire's October 2025 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, places the area in a relatively stable position compared to its own historical trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 88 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while significant, is contextualised by the local population of 373,871. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity relative to the population. This ratio is lower than the UK average, which would require further data to quantify precisely. The area's performance is particularly noteworthy in categories where it diverges from the national average: anti-social behaviour is 35% higher than the UK rate, while shoplifting, public order offences, and vehicle crime are all below the national benchmark. These disparities may reflect local characteristics, such as the density of certain communities or the effectiveness of specific policing strategies. For residents, the 88 crimes per day statistic offers a clear benchmark for understanding the frequency of incidents, though this figure should be interpreted alongside the broader context of the area's crime profile and the relative success of local crime prevention initiatives.