Irthlingborough Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Irthlingborough's crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 39.4% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—13.6% below the UK average of 8.1—this built-up area within North Northamptonshire shows a distinct pattern compared to national trends. The sharp rise in violent crime, particularly a 136.4% increase from September to 26 incidents, contrasts with lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including shoplifting (58% below UK average) and burglary (39% below UK average). Seasonal factors likely contribute to these trends, as October brings shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity, which may amplify incidents in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also remains elevated, 24% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's social dynamics during the transition from autumn to winter. While property crime rates are lower than national averages, the dominance of violent crime underscores the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies in this small town, where the local population of 9,380 residents experiences a crime rate significantly below the national benchmark.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 136.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 11 to 26 incidents—a jump that outpaces any other category. This surge, coupled with a 300% rise in other theft (from 1 to 4 cases), highlights shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violent crime in Irthlingborough now exceeds the UK average by 5%, with 2.8 per 1,000 residents, despite the overall rate being lower nationally. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences fell sharply, with shoplifting dropping 58% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect seasonal factors, as Halloween and shorter evenings could concentrate anti-social behaviour in public spaces while reducing opportunities for retail theft. A 25% decline in public order offences (from 4 to 3) contrasts with the 20% drop in drug-related incidents, suggesting combination of local enforcement efforts and changing offender priorities. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the sharp rise in violent crime, which now constitutes nearly 40% of all reported incidents in the area.

Irthlingborough's crime rate in October 2024 rose 57.1% compared to September's 4.5 per 1,000, marking a significant upward trend. This increase translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the month, or one crime for every 142 residents. While this monthly exposure rate appears modest, the shift in crime composition—from property-focused incidents in September to violent crimes in October—suggests evolving patterns in criminal activity. The area's population of 9,380 residents means each individual faces a 0.7% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime this month, a figure that remains lower than the UK average. However, the disproportionate rise in violent crime—now 5% above the UK average for this category—raises questions about local factors influencing this trend. The stark contrast between Irthlingborough's low burglary rate (30% below UK average) and its elevated anti-social behaviour (24% above UK average) highlights the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its character as a small built-up community within a rural district. These figures underscore the importance of context-specific policing strategies that address both the area's strengths in reducing property crime and its emerging challenges with violent incidents.