Rothwell Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a notable shift in Rothwell's crime profile, with the area recording a total of 71 crimes at a rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This places Rothwell 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring the area's generally lower crime levels despite the month-on-month increase. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 54.9% of all incidents (39 cases), significantly outpacing the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (9.9%) and criminal damage (8.5%) followed, with the latter slightly exceeding the UK rate. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced patterns of violent crime, though the overall rate remains lower than the national average. The built-up nature of Rothwell, within North Northamptonshire, likely contributes to its distinct crime profile, where high streets and community spaces may drive certain types of offences. However, the area's consistent performance below the UK average suggests effective local policing or demographic factors that mitigate crime risks, even during transitional months like October.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in 'Other crime', which surged by 200% from one incident in September to three in October. This category's sharp increase, though not explicitly defined in the data, may reflect unclassified incidents or emerging patterns warranting closer attention. Concurrently, 'Drugs' and 'Public order' offences both doubled, highlighting potential shifts in criminal activity. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 53.3%, and burglary dropped by 50%, indicating possible success in local interventions or seasonal factors influencing crime types. Violent crime, at 39 incidents (54.9% of total), remains significantly above the UK average for this category, with a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy may relate to Rothwell's specific characteristics, such as its built-up nature or local social dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm.

Rothwell's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 29.2% compared to September's 5.4 per 1,000, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, still positions the area 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime in Rothwell averaged approximately 2 incidents per day over October, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. While the rise in crime is notable, Rothwell's crime rate remains consistently below the UK average, suggesting broader systemic factors that may contribute to lower rates in this built-up area of North Northamptonshire. The combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the area's demographic makeup could help explain this sustained gap from national trends.