Rothwell Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in North Northamptonshire, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and vehicle crime (11.9%). The dominance of violent crime, despite its significant decline from January, reflects ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal disputes and public safety. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remained a persistent issue, potentially linked to the area's compact built-up environment, where noise and disorder can be more concentrated. Vehicle crime.5 per 1,000, rose sharply in February, possibly due to colder weather increasing reliance on vehicles and reducing visibility. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull with limited outdoor activity—may have contributed to the overall drop in crime, as reduced foot traffic in retail and leisure areas likely limited opportunities for theft and public order offences. However, the spike in vehicle crime highlights the need for targeted measures to address vulnerabilities in this category, even as broader trends suggest a safer environment for residents.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 64.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 45 incidents in January to 16. This reduction aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and social gatherings are limited. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged by 400% compared to January, rising from one to five incidents—a stark increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability during colder weather, when vehicle usage and visibility are affected. Possession of weapons also rose by 100%, with one incident reported after none in January. Rothwell's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) was 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) was 43% below the UK rate. These figures suggest a community with lower levels of violent and disruptive crime relative to national trends, though the spike in vehicle crime warrants attention.

Rothwell's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 38.3% drop from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, with a 42.3% gap maintained throughout the month. On a daily basis, Rothwell recorded one crime per 29 days, translating to one reported crime for every 242 residents over the course of February. This monthly exposure rate highlights a low frequency of incidents relative to the population, though it remains a local metric without UK-wide comparison. The population context further underscores the area's relatively low crime burden, with 10,164 residents experiencing only 42 total crimes. While the drop from January is notable, the seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may partly explain the trend, as lower foot traffic in retail and leisure areas could contribute to fewer opportunities for certain crimes.