Thrapston Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Thrapston's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked divergence from national trends reflects the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up area within North Northamptonshire, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all reported incidents, followed by robbery and other crimes at 9.5% each. While the local violent crime rate was 63% below the UK average, the area's robbery rate was 100% above the national figure, a disparity that may be linked to the small-scale nature of local businesses and the absence of large retail hubs that typically drive such offences. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The low levels of property crime—only 6 incidents recorded—suggest that burglary and vehicle-related offences are not major concerns in Thrapston, a trend consistent with its rural character and the limited presence of high-traffic areas that often correlate with higher property crime rates. These figures illustrate a community where violent crime remains a focal point for local policing efforts, yet the broader crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average.

October 2023 saw a sharp increase in three specific crime categories: robbery, other crime, and criminal damage and arson, each rising from zero to two or one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights unusual activity in these areas. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7% compared to the previous month, likely due to reduced traffic during October's shorter daylight hours. The area's violent crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents was 63% below the UK average, a significant contrast to the 100% above average rate for robbery. Residents may find the UK comparison for anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as local rates were 84% below the national figure, suggesting effective community engagement or policing in this category. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring, though the overall trend remains one of relative safety.

Thrapston's crime rate in October 2023 fell to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 16.1% drop from the previous month's rate of 2.9. This decline aligns with a broader pattern observed in the area during autumn, when seasonal factors such as darker evenings and reduced foot traffic may contribute to lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 8,738, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 416 residents. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in the area, emphasizing that the likelihood of being directly affected remains low. While the decrease is notable, crime rates can fluctuate month-to-month due to local events or changes in policing strategies, though no specific data points suggest a causal link to this shift.