Rothwell Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s position as a relatively low-crime built-up zone within North Northamptonshire, where demographic and geographic factors likely contribute to its safer profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all crimes, a share slightly higher than the UK average for this category but consistent with patterns seen in smaller communities with limited nightlife or commercial activity. Property crimes, meanwhile, represented 39.2% of the total (19 incidents), with burglary emerging as a particularly notable concern. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely exacerbated burglary risks through increased empty homes, though this category’s UK average (0.3 per 1,000) is significantly lower than Rothwell’s 1.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates were also below national averages, reflecting the area’s quieter, more tightly knit character. These trends align with the broader profile of rural and semi-rural areas where crime tends to cluster in specific categories rather than being evenly distributed across types.

August 2025 witnessed a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary rates surging by 400% from July’s two incidents to 10 reported cases. This spike, though localized, highlights vulnerabilities in property security during the summer holiday season when homes may be unoccupied. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 68.2% (from 22 to 7 incidents), suggesting a possible correlation with reduced public gatherings during August. Violent crimes, while comprising 37.3% of total incidents, remained 34% below the UK average for this category, a consistency seen in smaller rural and semi-rural areas with lower population densities. A resident would find the 2-per-day crime rate useful for contextualizing local risk, though the burglary increase raises questions about targeted prevention efforts in the area.

Rothwell's crime rate in August 2025 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 29.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in smaller built-up areas where seasonal fluctuations often influence crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local risk levels. When scaled to the population of 10,164, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 199 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average (which would require specific data to compare directly), it underscores Rothwell’s position as a relatively low-crime area. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area’s crime profile remains concentrated in specific categories, such as burglary, which saw a dramatic increase despite the overall downward trend.