Irthlingborough Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Irthlingborough’s overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). The seasonal context of September—coinciding with back-to-school activities and the start of university freshers’ week—may contribute to patterns seen in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low rate of property crimes (25.7% of total) contrasts with higher-than-average rates for specific categories, such as possession of weapons (186% above the UK average). These disparities suggest a combination of local demographics, land use, and policing priorities. The area’s built-up nature within North Northamptonshire, combined with its smaller population, likely influences these outcomes, but further analysis would be needed to isolate exact factors.

September 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 500% from 1 to 6 incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, raises questions about potential triggers such as seasonal transitions or local events. Concurrently, burglary and theft from the person both increased by 100% compared to August, with four burglaries and one theft from the person reported. These increases contrast with significant declines in anti-social behaviour (-47.8%) and other crime (-66.7%), suggesting shifting patterns in community activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 19 cases, remained the most common category but still fell 22% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). Conversely, possession of weapons saw an 186% gap above the national rate, a figure that may reflect local policing focus or unaddressed issues. For residents, the 500% rise in criminal damage and arson highlights a specific area for vigilance, particularly as September’s shorter evenings and school-related movements could influence such incidents.

Irthlingborough’s September 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 24.7% decrease from August’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents when contextualised against the local population of 9,380. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 180 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a snapshot of exposure levels. This rate is lower than the UK average for most categories but shows stark contrasts in specific areas—such as the 186% gap in weapon possession—which may indicate localised challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Irthlingborough remains safer than the UK average overall, certain crime types demand targeted attention. The comparison to August highlights a significant improvement in the local crime picture, though the exact factors behind this shift remain to be explored. These figures offer a benchmark for understanding how the area’s crime profile evolves against both national trends and its own historical data.