Irthlingborough Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Irthlingborough’s overall crime rate for January 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 38% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of a trend seen in recent months, with the area maintaining a lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 53.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.0%). These figures align with patterns often observed in small built-up areas where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to lower property crime rates. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely influenced the crime profile. For instance, shoplifting and public order offences typically linked to outdoor activity and high-street presence saw marked declines, consistent with the quieter, more subdued nature of January in such areas. The lower property crime rate (4 total) compared to violent crimes (22) suggests that the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics, potentially including a higher proportion of residential households and fewer commercial hubs, may play a role. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the prominence of violent crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated.

January 2025 saw several notable shifts in crime patterns. Shoplifting and public order offences both fell by 50% compared to December, with shoplifting dropping from 2 to 1 incident—a significant decline that may reflect the post-Christmas lull in retail activity. This decrease is particularly striking given that shoplifting rates in Irthlingborough are already 84% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences rose by 10%, increasing from 20 to 22 incidents. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the UK average for this category, which remains 4% below the national rate. Other notable changes include a 100% increase in possession of weapons and 'other crime' categories, both rising from zero to one incident. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 18.2%, decreasing from 11 to 9, which may indicate improved community engagement or temporary factors such as reduced public gatherings during colder weather. The crime mix in Irthlingborough continues to be dominated by violent incidents, which account for over half of all reported crimes, a stark contrast to the UK profile where property crimes often lead. Residents may find the 53.7% share of violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as this category is significantly higher than the UK average for anti-social behaviour (22.0% vs 22.0% UK average). These shifts underscore the importance of ongoing community policing efforts and targeted support for vulnerable groups.

Irthlingborough’s crime rate in January 2025 fell by 16.3% compared to December’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a meaningful reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day across 31 days, a figure that, while modest, provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is well below the UK average for similar-sized communities. This statistic translates to a resident having a 1-in-229 chance of being directly affected by a crime during January, a measure that is particularly low given the area’s population of 9,380. The decrease from the previous month’s rate aligns with the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced outdoor activity and lower footfall in commercial areas. The 38% gap between Irthlingborough’s rate and the UK average further emphasizes the area’s distinct crime profile, which is shaped by its built-up character and potentially lower levels of transient populations compared to larger urban centres. While the monthly exposure figure is a useful metric, it does not account for the distribution of crime types, which remain skewed toward violent incidents. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate, suggests that local factors such as community policing, demographic composition, and geographic isolation from major transport hubs may play a role in shaping the area’s unique crime dynamics.