Kettering Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kettering’s built-up area recorded 712 crimes in June 2025, equating to 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 38.3% above the UK average of 8.1. For a population of 63,882, this volume translates to roughly 11 crimes for every 1,000 people, a figure that highlights the area’s relatively high exposure to criminal activity compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.3% of all reported incidents (287 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.5%, 160 cases) and shoplifting (6.7%, 48 cases). These patterns align with Kettering’s character as a mixed-use urban area, where high foot traffic in commercial zones may contribute to shoplifting, while social dynamics in residential areas could drive anti-social behaviour. Seasonally, June marks the beginning of summer, a period typically associated with increased outdoor activity and tourism, which may influence crime patterns. However, the area’s violent crime rate—4.5 per 1,000 residents—remains 57% above the UK average, suggesting that factors such as socioeconomic conditions or local policing strategies may play a role in sustaining these rates. The data also reveals that drug-related offences (5.6%, 40 cases) are 122% above the UK average, a figure that could be tied to the area’s proximity to regional transport hubs or its role as a commuter town with transient populations. While the overall crime rate shows no immediate signs of a major shift, the interplay of seasonal factors and local demographics continues to shape the area’s crime profile in complex ways.

June 2025 saw a 42.9% increase in robbery cases, rising from 7 to 10 incidents. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with a 75% drop in theft from the person, which fell from 4 to 1. Burglary also rose by 30%, moving from 20 to 26, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns as summer activities intensify. Public order offences increased by 17.1%, reaching 41 cases—slightly above the UK average by 2%. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 62.5%, declining from 24 to 9, a drop that could be linked to reduced public transport use during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences remained 57% above the UK average, at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that suggests ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal crime in the area.

Kettering’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.5. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s overall position as 38.3% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately 24 crimes per day, highlighting the persistent frequency of incidents despite the monthly dip. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 90 residents, a figure that underscores the scale of exposure for Kettering’s population of 63,882. While the reduction in crime compared to May is notable, the population-scaled perspective reveals that the area remains significantly above the UK average, suggesting that broader systemic or environmental factors continue to influence local crime trends.