Rothwell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rothwell’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 51.9% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the next most common category, anti-social behaviour. With a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, Rothwell recorded a 27.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national norm. This lower rate is particularly notable given the area’s proximity to urban centres and its role as a commuter hub within North Northamptonshire. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness—likely contributed to the spike in violence and sexual offences, as well as the rise in shoplifting. However, the area’s overall crime profile remained stable, with property crimes comprising only 26% of all incidents, compared to 54% in the UK. This divergence suggests that Rothwell’s community-focused policing and lower population density may be effective in mitigating certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, was 34% below the UK average, indicating a successful local strategy in managing public order. The relatively low rates of burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage further reinforce the area’s comparative safety, though the sharp rise in violence underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk periods.

November saw a notable 47.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 19 to 28 incidents—a sharp upward shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night. Concurrently, shoplifting surged by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), potentially linked to the Black Friday shopping period, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, suggesting a broader trend in property-related crime. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), due to increased community vigilance or seasonal deterrents. Burglary and vehicle crime also decreased, with burglary dropping by 60% (from 5 to 2). These fluctuations illustrate a combination of local dynamics and national patterns, with Rothwell’s crime mix showing both resilience and vulnerability to specific triggers.

Rothwell's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable compared to October, with a 1.9% increase from 5.2 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the broader stability observed in the preceding months. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally safe environment. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 188 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Rothwell compared to national averages. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,164, this means that the vast majority of residents experienced no direct involvement with crime during the month. The consistency in the crime rate suggests that local policing efforts and community engagement initiatives may be maintaining a stable security environment, though further analysis of long-term trends would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.