Wellingborough Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wellingborough's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 10.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28.4% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, as the town's crime profile diverges significantly from national trends. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.9% of all crimes, remained 24% above the UK average, while shoplifting—responsible for 17.6% of reported incidents—surpassed the national rate by 150%. Anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, with 16.6% of crimes falling into this category and 32% above the UK average. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced patterns of criminal activity. The town's elevated rates of violence and property crime contrast with lower-than-average figures for theft from the person and robbery, which were 100% below the UK average. This mixed picture suggests that while some crime types are being effectively managed, others require targeted interventions. The area's built-up character within North Northamptonshire, combined with its retail and community spaces, likely contributes to the prominence of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. As October transitions into the darker months, continued monitoring of crime trends will be essential to address these disparities and align local outcomes more closely with national benchmarks.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+133.3%) and possession of weapons (+116.7%), reflecting a shift in crime patterns that may partly explain the area's elevated violent crime rate. Violent crimes, which accounted for 31.9% of total incidents, remained 24% above the UK average, with shoplifting—a major contributor to property crime—surpassing national rates by 150%. Conversely, vehicle crime and public order offences both declined, with vehicle crime dropping by 32.4% and public order offences falling 11% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, particularly as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween may influence reported incidents. A resident might find the 189 reported violent crimes particularly concerning, as this category alone accounts for over a third of all crimes recorded in the area.

Wellingborough's crime rate in October 2024 fell to 10.4 per 1,000 residents, a 10.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.7. This decline suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends, though the area remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 19 crimes per day in October, highlighting the persistent need for vigilance. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 56,709. This monthly aggregate underscores the importance of community policing and targeted interventions, particularly in areas where crime rates remain elevated compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate has dipped, the town's crime profile continues to diverge from the UK average in key categories.