Irthlingborough Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Irthlingborough’s December 2023 crime profile, accounting for 57.4% of all reported crimes. At 3.3 per 1,000 residents, this category was 26% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, marking a stark outlier in an otherwise safer-than-average area. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents placed Irthlingborough 19.4% below the UK average of 7.2, a contrast that reflects the area’s unique balance of low property crime and elevated violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) and other crime (0.3 per 1,000) also showed notable deviations from national trends. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns: the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings may have heightened opportunities for violent incidents, while the lower prevalence of property crime could be consistent with the area’s character as a smaller built-up community within a rural region, where residential density and local policing may temper theft-related offences. The absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or vehicle crime further supports the idea that Irthlingborough’s crime profile is shaped by its demographic and geographic context rather than transient spikes in specific categories.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to November: other crime (0 → 3), public order (1 → 2), and vehicle crime (0 → 3). This uptick in non-violent categories may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during festive shopping or the movement of vehicles in and out of the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50% (18 → 9), potentially linked to targeted policing efforts or community initiatives during the holiday season. Other theft also dropped by two-thirds (3 → 1), a decline that could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for opportunistic crimes. The violent crime category, however, remained significantly above the UK average, with 31 incidents (3.3 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s social composition or the impact of seasonal gatherings, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Residents might find the 100% increase in 'other crime' noteworthy, as it suggests new or emerging types of offences that warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Irthlingborough’s December 2023 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.4% decrease from November’s 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that places it in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. When scaled to the population, this translates to 1 reported crime for every 174 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is both lower than the UK average and consistent with the area’s status as a smaller, less densely populated community. The 19.4% gap between Irthlingborough’s rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, particularly in reducing property-related offences. For context, the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000 includes higher rates of theft from the person and vehicle crime, which were lower in Irthlingborough (0.3 per 1,000 for vehicle crime, 33% below the UK average). This contrast suggests that Irthlingborough’s unique characteristics—such as its proximity to rural areas and limited commercial zones—may naturally limit certain types of crime, even as others, like violence, remain elevated. The 1-in-174 resident figure, while seemingly low, should be interpreted as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily risk, offering a more nuanced understanding of the area’s crime exposure.