Thrapston Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Thrapston, the crime rate in July 2025 translates to a 1-in-324 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, places the area 64% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (48.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and public order offences (11.1%). These patterns align with the summer season, when schools are closed and tourism peaks, potentially increasing interactions in public spaces. While violent crime remains the dominant category, its rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may contribute to lower levels of severe violence. Property crimes, though fewer in number (4 total), still reflect the broader UK trend of declining burglary rates in small towns with strong community policing. The seasonal context of July—characterised by festivals, outdoor events, and extended daylight—likely influences the nature of crimes, with public order issues and anti-social behaviour more prevalent during peak tourist periods. This data underscores the importance of situational awareness in communal areas during summer months.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson increasing by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents) and possession of weapons doubling (from 0 to 1). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, from 4 to 6 reports, though it remains significantly below the UK average (55% lower). These increases contrast with the overall stability in violent crime, which accounted for nearly half of all incidents but remains 51% below the UK rate for this category. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (48.2% share) over property crimes (7.4% share) highlights a distinct imbalance in the local crime profile, consistent with the area's character as a small built-up area with limited commercial infrastructure. The rate of public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) is 53% below the UK average, suggesting effective local enforcement or lower prevalence of alcohol-related disturbances. Residents may find the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as it indicates a relatively low risk of encountering such incidents compared to national trends.

Thrapston's July 2025 crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) represents a 12.4% increase from June 2025's 2.8 per 1,000, though it remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 1 crime per day across the town's 8,738 residents—a figure that contextualises risk in terms of routine daily life. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of any given resident experiencing a reported crime was approximately 1 in 324, a statistic that underscores the low probability of victimisation in this area. When compared to the UK's average monthly exposure (which would be significantly higher), Thrapston's figures highlight the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement strategies. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that even with the 12.4% month-on-month rise, the absolute number of crimes (27 total) remains exceptionally low for a town of this size. This comparison reinforces that while small fluctuations occur, the overall crime environment in Thrapston remains markedly safer than the national average, with residents facing minimal risk of encountering crime in their daily routines.