Irthlingborough Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,380, 65 crimes reported in April 2023 equate to one crime for every 144 residents over the month. This rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places Irthlingborough 8% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals a stark dominance of violent crimes, with 32 incidents of violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (49.2%) of all recorded crimes. Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and vehicle crime (5 incidents) follow as the next most common categories. This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 31% of all crimes, suggesting a higher concentration of violent incidents in this built-up area. April’s spring weather and Easter period likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, potentially influencing crime patterns. The relatively low rate of property crimes compared to the UK average may reflect the area’s smaller scale and lower foot traffic in retail zones. The absence of significant seasonal spikes in theft or burglary compared to other months could indicate stable community dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.

April 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from March: burglary (0 to 4 incidents), theft from the person (0 to 1), and possession of weapons (0 to 1). These jumps, while small in absolute terms, signal potential emerging risks, particularly in the realm of violent crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences (3.4 per 1,000) was 31% above the UK average, a disparity that could be linked to the area’s demographics or local factors such as increased social interactions during the Easter period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 20% (from 5 to 4 incidents), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in property usage or more cautious behaviour during warmer weather. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 15% below the UK average, which may align with the area’s smaller population and lower levels of public disorder compared to larger urban centres. The sharp rise in burglary could also be connected to the Easter holiday period, when homes may be temporarily unoccupied.

The crime rate in April 2023 (6.9 per 1,000) marked a 22.7% increase from March’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately two crimes reported each day in Irthlingborough—a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 144 residents provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. This ratio is lower than the UK average, which suggests that Irthlingborough’s built-up area may benefit from factors such as community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. However, the increase from March raises questions about whether transient factors—such as seasonal events or temporary population movements—may have played a role. The contrast between the area’s relatively low property crime rates and the UK average highlights a possible divergence in risk profiles, though this remains an area for further exploration. For residents, the data reinforces the importance of situational awareness, particularly around times of increased public activity like Easter.