Irthlingborough Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Irthlingborough’s crime profile in October 2025 is dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42.9% of all reported incidents. This category, now 106% above the UK average, has surged by 100% compared to September, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—22.1% below the UK average—reflects a generally safer environment, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour signals emerging pressures. Violence and sexual offences, the second most common category, remain 10% below the UK average, illustrating a balance between local and national trends. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (1.8% of total) and vehicle crime (1.8%), which are 67% and 76% below the UK average respectively, suggest effective local measures in these areas. However, the dominance of anti-social behaviour, coupled with the absence of significant increases in property crime, may indicate a shift in criminal activity patterns. This could be linked to the area’s built-up character, where community spaces and public areas may be more prone to disorderly conduct during transitional seasons like October, when clocks go back and daylight hours shrink.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 12 to 24. This surge, coupled with a 100% jump in shoplifting and vehicle crime, highlights a sharp shift in the crime profile. While violent crimes remained stable at 22, the dominance of anti-social behaviour—accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes—now exceeds the UK average by 106%, a significant divergence. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage both declined sharply, with burglary dropping 75% to just one incident. This contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling property crimes may reflect seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which could contribute to increased public order issues. The 100% increase in shoplifting, though numerically small, is noteworthy as it marks the first reported case in the month, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in retail security.

Irthlingborough's crime rate in October 2025 rose 7.8% from 5.5 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. This equates to roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the area's small population of 9,380. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the UK average, Irthlingborough remains 22.1% below the national rate, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s comparatively safer environment. This contrast is particularly notable in categories such as vehicle crime, which is 76% below the UK average, and burglary, 67% below. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—now 106% above the UK average—suggests emerging pressures that may require closer monitoring. The localised nature of these statistics underscores the importance of area-specific insights, as national averages can obscure regional variations.