Thrapston Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 8,738, Thrapston recorded 36 crimes in August 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the built-up area firmly in the safer half of the country’s crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.7% of all incidents (15 cases), significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Vehicle crime followed, with five incidents (13.9% of total), a rate (0.6 per 1,000) 22% above the UK average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local transport infrastructure or vehicle security practices. Public order offences, though fewer in number (3 cases, 8.3% of total), surged 200% compared to July, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during the summer months. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday period and heightened tourism—may have influenced these patterns. Thrapston’s low overall crime rate aligns with its likely character as a small, rural or semi-rural built-up area with limited nightlife and commercial activity, factors that may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (15 vs 13 cases) contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crime typically outpaces violence, hinting at local sociodemographic factors that require further analysis.

August 2023 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one to three incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during the summer months. Theft from the person also doubled, with one incident reported—marking a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero. Meanwhile, burglary rose from zero to one case, a 100% increase, potentially linked to August’s peak holiday period and the associated risk of empty homes. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, fell by 88.9%, dropping from nine to one incident—a decline that may be tied to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Vehicle crime in Thrapston (0.6 per 1,000) was 22% above the UK average, suggesting a unique vulnerability in this category. The overall crime mix remained skewed toward violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.7% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). These shifts highlight the combination of local conditions and national trends.

Thrapston's crime rate in August 2023 rose 16.1% from the previous month, climbing to 4.1 per 1,000 residents from 3.6 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime profile. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported every 31 days, a figure that translates to a localised average of one crime for every 243 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the sporadic nature of crime in a small built-up area with a population of 8,738. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Thrapston’s crime levels remain markedly below the UK average, with its rate nearly half the national figure. However, the month-on-month rise suggests a potential seasonal influence, as August’s peak holiday period may have altered local dynamics—though this remains speculative. The contrast between the area’s low overall rate and specific category fluctuations, such as the sharp rise in public order offences, highlights the need to consider localized factors beyond broad averages.