Thrapston Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thrapston's October 2024 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places it 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reinforcing its position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within North Northamptonshire. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (32.4% of total incidents), vehicle crime (20.6%), and anti-social behaviour (14.7%), with the latter two categories both showing marked differences from national averages. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the largest single category, decreased slightly by 8.3% compared to September, a trend that may be partially explained by the seasonal shift to darker evenings and the conclusion of the university term in nearby regions. Vehicle crime, however, remains significantly above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that could be influenced by local road infrastructure or parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour, despite being a major category in Thrapston, is 53% below the UK average, suggesting that community dynamics or policing strategies in the area may contribute to this lower rate. The month's seasonal context—shorter days, the transition from autumn to winter, and the proximity of Halloween—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains stable in comparison to other months in the region. These statistics illustrate a community with generally low crime levels, where most incidents are concentrated in specific categories that may reflect local characteristics rather than broader systemic issues.

October saw a sharp rise in three specific crime categories: other theft, public order offences, and other crime, each doubling from their September figures. This spike in non-violent crimes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during Halloween or changes in community activity patterns. Vehicle crime remains 70% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, suggesting a persistent local vulnerability that could be connected to Thrapston's road network or parking infrastructure. In contrast, violence and sexual offences decreased by 8.3%, from 12 to 11 incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced social interaction in public spaces. The area's overall crime rate, while rising month-on-month, remains 51.9% below the UK average, highlighting a broader trend of relative safety in this built-up area.

Thrapston's crime rate in October 2024 rose 79.3% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.2 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still leaves the area 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime figures reveal a localised pattern: 34 crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 8,738, this translates to one reported crime for every 257 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure is lower than the average resident's experience in many UK towns, reflecting Thrapston's position as a relatively safe built-up area within North Northamptonshire. The shift in crime mix also reveals a minor uptick in public order offences, which may be linked to seasonal factors like Halloween and darker evenings, though this remains a small proportion of overall crime.