Irthlingborough Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Irthlingborough’s December 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 30% below the UK average, a significant deviation from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.1% of all incidents, though this rate remains 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 12 incidents, emerged as a notable outlier, sitting 40% above the UK average—a figure that may reflect the area’s small-scale community dynamics, where interpersonal disputes or local events could amplify such activity. Seasonal factors, including the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings, likely contributed to the persistence of violent crimes, which often rise during periods of increased social interaction and reduced visibility. In contrast, property crimes such as vehicle crime and shoplifting remained well below the UK average, with shoplifting at 1 incident (an 82% drop from the previous month) and vehicle crime at 3 incidents (19% below the UK average). This pattern suggests that the town’s built-up area and potential for community policing or local initiatives may mitigate property-related offences. The seasonal context of December—marked by holiday-related disruptions and empty homes—also appears to have driven the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, a category that saw a sharp rise from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike may be linked to the increased presence of unoccupied properties, which can become targets for vandalism during the festive period. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local factors and broader seasonal trends, with Irthlingborough’s crime profile reflecting both the challenges and strengths of its small-town environment.

December 2025 saw a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 80% drop in other theft, which fell from 5 to 1. This shift reflects a change in crime focus, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as empty homes over the holidays and increased property vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour, at 12 incidents, was 40% above the UK average, suggesting localised tensions or events that amplified such activity. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by two-thirds, from 6 to 2, aligning with the quieter nature of December evenings and reduced nightlife activity. The absence of shoplifting and robbery in the previous month, followed by a 100% increase in both during December, indicates a potential spike in opportunistic theft around festive shopping and holiday-related disruptions.

Irthlingborough's December 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend. This reduction positions the area as safer compared to its recent performance. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately one crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When considering the population, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents. This monthly exposure rate highlights a relatively low frequency of crime in proportion to the town’s size. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the shift in crime types between months—such as the rise in criminal damage and arson—suggests evolving dynamics influenced by seasonal factors like the Christmas period and increased property vacancies during the holiday season.