Irthlingborough Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,380 residents, 58 crimes in April 2024 equate to a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people—19.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate, while relatively low, reflects a mix of crime types shaped by local conditions and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.8% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.4%, 13 cases) and public order offences (17.2%, 10 cases). The Easter holiday period and spring weather likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced patterns such as anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Violent crime rates in Irthlingborough (2.0 per 1,000) were 22% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting a generally safer environment for violent crime compared to national trends. However, public order offences stood out as a significant concern, with their rate (1.1 per 1,000) 108% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be linked to the area's character as a built-up town with community spaces that could see heightened use during holidays. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK average by 15%, indicating a need for targeted interventions. The overall profile—lower than national averages for most violent crimes but higher for certain property-related and public order issues—suggests a nuanced picture where local factors, such as community dynamics and seasonal events, play a role in shaping crime trends.

April 2024 brought notable shifts in crime patterns for Irthlingborough. Public order offences surged by 150% compared to March, rising from four to ten incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during the Easter period and spring weather. Vehicle crime also doubled, with one reported incident in April after none in March, potentially linked to increased outdoor activity or changes in parking behaviour. Conversely, burglary fell by 60% (from five to two incidents), due to seasonal factors or improved local security measures. While violent crimes (19 incidents) remained the most common category, they were 22% below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and public order offences (10 incidents) both exceeded UK averages by significant margins—15% and 108%, respectively—highlighting areas where community engagement or policing strategies might need recalibration. These figures illustrate how local dynamics, such as seasonal events, can temporarily amplify certain crime types while reducing others.

Irthlingborough's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 7.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to a localised frequency of one crime for roughly every 162 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average for many categories, specific types such as public order offences (10 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) significantly outpace national trends. The population context adds nuance: with 9,380 residents, the 58 total crimes represent a relatively low volume compared to larger urban centres, though targeted issues like public order require attention. This data suggests that while the overall crime profile remains safer than the UK average, certain localised challenges persist, particularly in areas where community interactions and public spaces may amplify specific types of incidents.