Irthlingborough Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Irthlingborough recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance positions the built-up area within North Northamptonshire as one of the safer regions in the country, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and public order offences (10.5%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct remain significant concerns, even as the overall rate continues to decline. The seasonal context of June—a time when the UK typically sees the start of summer—may influence these patterns. Longer daylight hours and increased social activity could contribute to higher visibility of crimes like violence and anti-social behaviour. drop in violence from the previous month indicates some success in addressing these issues. Anti-social behaviour, which often correlates with alcohol consumption and nightlife activity, fell sharply by 31.3% in June. This may reflect the start of the summer holidays, which can reduce weekend crowding in local areas. The town's relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that property crime is not a major concern here, due to the area's character as a smaller, more closely-knit community. The data also highlights the challenge of maintaining low levels of violent crime, with Irthlingborough's rate remaining 3% above the UK average for this category. These findings illustrate the combination of local demographics, policing strategies, and seasonal rhythms that shape crime trends in built-up areas like Irthlingborough.

June 2023 saw a notable 24.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 37 to 28 incidents. This decline, while significant, contrasts with a 250% increase in other theft, which rose from 2 to 7 cases. The rise in other theft may reflect heightened retail activity during the summer months, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.3% (from 16 to 11 incidents), a shift that could be attributed to increased community engagement or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Irthlingborough's violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) remains 3% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 19% below the national benchmark. These disparities highlight the area's unique characteristics, with local factors likely playing a role in shaping crime patterns. For residents, the 24.3% drop in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible indicator of improved safety in the short term.

Irthlingborough's crime rate in June 2023 (7.1 per 1,000) reflects a 4.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This monthly decrease aligns with a broader pattern observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately two crimes per day in June, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national daily averages due to differences in population density and reporting practices. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 140 residents experienced a reported crime during June—a rate that, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of community vigilance. This statistic, when contextualised against the town's population of 9,380, suggests that crime remains relatively rare but not absent. The decline in overall crime rate may be influenced by seasonal factors, as the start of summer often correlates with increased public activity and policing presence in built-up areas like Irthlingborough.