Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 10,164, Rothwell recorded 69 crimes in May 2025, equating to a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents—16.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate, while not negligible, reflects a safer-than-average profile for the built-up area within North Northamptonshire. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, with 36 incidents (52.2% of total) classified as violence and sexual offences. This category, at 3.5 per 1,000, exceeds the UK average by 24%, indicating a localised concentration of such crimes despite the overall lower rate. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 13 cases (18.8%), though this figure is 8% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to increased socialising and associated public order incidents. The relatively low property crime rate (12 total, 1.2 per 1,000) suggests that residential areas in Rothwell may benefit from community cohesion or effective policing strategies, though the 24% above UK average for violence and sexual offences warrants further analysis. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its urban character and proximity to rural expanses, highlights the need for tailored approaches to address persistent violent crime while maintaining the positive trends in property-related offences.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month’s figures. Robbery also doubled, with one reported case, marking a significant shift in violent crime patterns. Public order offences rose by 66.7%, likely linked to longer evenings and increased socialising during May’s bank holidays. Conversely, other theft and other crime both fell by 60% and 50% respectively, suggesting temporary reductions in certain categories. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained high, at 24% above the UK average, despite the overall rate being lower nationally. These mixed trends highlight the combination of local factors, such as seasonal activity, and the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories like public order and vehicle crime.

Rothwell’s crime rate in May 2025 dropped 8.0% from April’s 7.4 per 1,000 to 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime. Over 31 days, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported daily—a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. Monthly exposure calculations show that, on average, every 147 residents experienced a reported crime during the month, a statistic that contextualises risk in terms of local population density. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, though specific categories like violence and sexual offences show deviations. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Rothwell’s crime burden, while measurable, remains proportionally lighter than the national average. This contrast is particularly evident in property crime, where the area’s 0.4 per 1,000 rate matches the UK’s figure exactly, suggesting alignment in this category despite broader differences.