Kettering Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kettering's November 2025 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents places it 16.4% above the UK average, reflecting ongoing challenges in a built-up area of North Northamptonshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.7% of all crimes, with 209 incidents reported, while anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.9% (113 cases). These figures align with Kettering's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where high foot traffic and seasonal events like Bonfire Night can exacerbate certain crime types. The sharp rise in possession of weapons—jumping from 5 to 15 cases—suggests a potential link to the darker evenings of November, though no definitive causal connection can be drawn. Conversely, public order offences fell by 28.9%, possibly due to the winding down of Black Friday shopping activity. The area's crime profile remains shaped by its urban density, with violent crime rates significantly higher than the UK average, while property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime show mixed trends. Seasonal factors, including the transition to shorter days and the timing of major events, appear to influence patterns, with theft from the person rising sharply and bicycle theft declining. These dynamics highlight the combination of local demographics, infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime statistics.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 200% rise in possession of weapons, jumping from 5 to 15 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, reflects a significant shift in criminal activity patterns and may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 25.7%, from 152 to 113 cases, potentially linked to the end of the Black Friday shopping period and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained 28% above the UK average at 3.3 per 1,000, with anti-social behaviour 70% above at 1.8 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 50% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Kettering's lower car density compared to larger urban centres. Residents should note the 200% increase in weapons possession, which could indicate heightened tensions during the darker evenings of November.

Kettering's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 5.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.0 to 8.5 per 1,000 residents. This monthly decline contrasts with the area's 16.4% above-UK-average rate, highlighting persistent challenges despite short-term reductions. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported across the built-up area, reflecting the density of activity in a relatively compact urban environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 118 residents, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local population. While this rate remains higher than the UK average, the drop from October suggests potential seasonal or operational factors at play, such as reduced public events or improved policing during the quieter post-Black Friday period. The population context further underscores the need for targeted interventions, as the 63,882 residents experience crime at a rate that exceeds national benchmarks, particularly in violent and anti-social categories.