Irthlingborough Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Irthlingborough during December 2024 were 18% below the UK average, a striking anomaly given the overall rise in crime compared to the previous month. The area recorded 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.8% below the UK's 7.1 per 1,000 average. While this suggests a generally safer environment, the breakdown reveals a complex picture: violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.8% of all crimes, far outpacing the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This spike may reflect the seasonal context of December, with Christmas shopping and party season potentially contributing to increased tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (22.5% of total crimes) and burglary (8.2%) followed as the next most common categories, though burglary's rate was 29% above the UK average. The data also shows a sharp contrast in local crime patterns compared to national trends, with shoplifting (4.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (56% below UK average) both significantly lower than expected. These discrepancies may be influenced by Irthlingborough's character as a smaller built-up area within North Northamptonshire, where community cohesion and lower population density could temper certain types of crime. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, empty homes, and heightened retail activity—likely interacts with these local dynamics.

December 2024 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 20 incidents. This marked shift may partly explain the overall 35.9% monthly rise in crime rates. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases—a drop that contrasts with the surge in other categories. Burglary also rose sharply, increasing by 300% (1 to 4 cases), a change that exceeds the UK average for this category by 29%. The local rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) sits 18% below the UK average, highlighting a notable safety advantage in this area. Residents may find the 50% reduction in shoplifting particularly significant, as it suggests a potential decrease in retail-related crime during the festive season.

Irthlingborough's crime rate in December 2024 rose by 35.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in local patterns. While the overall rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents remains 26.8% below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests seasonal dynamics at play. Locally, the average daily crime count stood at approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall rate. For residents, this translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 191 residents—a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime within the community. The rise in violent crimes, which surged by 100% compared to November, contrasts with the 50% drop in shoplifting, illustrating a potential reallocation of criminal activity during the festive season. These shifts, while notable, must be weighed against the broader trend of sustained safety relative to the UK average.