Rothwell Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rothwell’s November 2024 crime profile, accounting for 37.1% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes 26 cases, sits at 2.6 per 1,000 residents—exactly matching the UK average for this type of crime. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places it 9.2% below the UK average of 7.6, a figure that suggests Rothwell’s relatively low crime profile despite its position as a built-up area within North Northamptonshire. Public order offences. of total crimes, surged dramatically, with 10 incidents recorded—a 150% increase from October. This spike may be partly explained by the month’s seasonal context, including Bonfire Night events and the Black Friday shopping period, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Vehicle crime, at 8 cases (11.4% of total), also rose by 100% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to increased traffic or holiday-related movement. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both saw declines, with shoplifting down 28% and anti-social behaviour down 28.6%, though the latter still remained 55% below the UK average. These patterns illustrate the area’s unique response to seasonal rhythms, where community factors may temper some crime trends while others, like public order, are amplified by external events.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 150% increase in public order offences, rising from four to ten incidents. This jump, alongside a 150% rise in shoplifting cases, suggests heightened activity during the month’s festive events and Black Friday shopping period. The decrease in violence and sexual offences—down 33.3% from 39 to 26 cases—contrasts with the UK average for this category, which remained slightly higher at 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also rose by 100%, reflecting a potential link to seasonal travel patterns or increased anti-social behaviour in public spaces. Rothwell’s anti-social behaviour rate was 55% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community dynamics. These shifts highlight the combination of local events and crime patterns, with Bonfire Night and holiday shopping likely contributing to the surge in public order and shoplifting incidents.

Rothwell's November 2024 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents remains stable compared to the previous month’s 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a -1.4% change. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends, though local factors may still influence individual incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day over the month, a figure that aligns with the area’s lower-than-average population density and smaller built-up footprint. Monthly exposure reveals that one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk profile of Rothwell compared to larger urban centres. While this rate is 9.2% below the UK average, the local context—characterised by a mix of rural and semi-rural characteristics—likely contributes to this disparity. The area’s smaller scale and possibly lower population turnover may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 1-in-145 figure illustrates that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, a trend that contrasts with more densely populated regions where crime is more concentrated.