Northborough Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime in Northborough BUA

The Built-Up Area (BUA) of Northborough reports an overall crime rate of 26.7 per 1,000 people per year, which is significantly lower than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. With an outstanding safety score of 93 out of 100, Northborough is considered exceptionally safe compared to the national average of 78/100. Notably, crime in Northborough has seen a substantial decrease of 59.0% year-on-year, indicating a very positive trend in local safety. This introduction provides a concise overview of the crime landscape before a more detailed analysis.

Crime Type Analysis in Northborough BUA

In Northborough BUA, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 30.2% of all reported crimes with 13 incidents, at a rate of 8.1 per 1,000 people. Anti-social behaviour is the second most common, with 10 incidents (23.3% of the total), equating to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Public order offences rank as the third most frequent, with 5 cases, representing 11.6% of total crime and a rate of 3.1 per 1,000.

The property-related crime rate in Northborough BUA, encompassing burglary, robbery, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft, stands at a very low 7.4 per 1,000 people. This is substantially lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. Specific figures include vehicle crime at 2.5 per 1,000, burglary at 2.5 per 1,000, criminal damage and arson at 1.2 per 1,000, other theft at 0.6 per 1,000, and theft from the person at 0.6 per 1,000. These statistics highlight an exceptionally low incidence of property crime, but residents are still encouraged to maintain diligent security measures to protect their homes and belongings.

Crime Trends in Northborough BUA

Northborough BUA has experienced a remarkable decreasing crime trend over the last year, with a substantial year-over-year fall of 59.0%. Monthly data reveals a fluctuating pattern that contributes to this overall decline. The crime rate per 1,000 residents saw lows of 0.6 in January and June 2025. While there was a peak of 6.8 in July 2025, the overall trajectory has been significantly downwards. This substantial reduction in crime should offer considerable reassurance to residents, indicating an improving safety landscape within the area, making Northborough a particularly safe community.

Understanding Time-Based Crime Patterns in Northborough BUA

Crime patterns in Northborough BUA show distinct variations throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are characterised by higher rates of burglary (30%) and vehicle crime (35%), with theft also present at 16%. This suggests opportunistic crimes targeting properties or vehicles during the start of the day. In the afternoon (12pm-6pm), burglary surges to 54%, with theft at 16%, likely due to homes being left unattended. Evening hours (6pm-12am) see burglary at 38% and vehicle crime at 29%, alongside theft at 11%. During the night (12am-6am), vehicle crime reaches its highest at 52%, with burglary at 33%, indicating a focus on properties and vehicles under the cover of darkness. These insights help residents understand when specific crime types are more prevalent.

Crime in Nearby Areas to Northborough BUA

Comparing Northborough BUA to its neighbouring settlements provides valuable regional context. With an overall crime rate of 26.7 per 1,000, Northborough is considerably safer than the larger Peterborough Built-Up Area and also generally safer than nearby villages like Deeping St James, Glinton, and Maxey. Its exceptionally low crime figures are often indicative of its smaller, more rural character. Market Deeping is another area that provides a point of comparison. This regional perspective helps residents understand Northborough BUA's position as a particularly safe community within the wider local authority, highlighting its unique safety profile compared to its diverse neighbours.

Property Protection in Northborough BUA

Given Northborough BUA's exceptionally low property crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 people, which is well below the UK average, residents benefit from an outstandingly secure environment. However, maintaining vigilance and effective security measures remains important. Traditional security cameras often serve as reactive recording devices, capturing footage after a crime has occurred rather than preventing it. For those who seek to proactively deter and prevent crime, advanced AI-powered solutions like scOS offer a compelling alternative.

scOS employs multi-camera intelligence to detect potential threats at the property boundary, learning daily routines to filter out false alarms and identify genuine intruders. It can also perform DVLA vehicle verification, instantly flagging suspicious vehicles. The core principle is prevention: most burglars decide within 60 seconds whether a property is too much effort. A visible, professional-grade system with autonomous responses, such as activating lights and engaging speakers, can disrupt an intruder's plan and make them move on. While basic DIY systems have their place, professional proactive security provides enhanced peace of mind for homeowners in Northborough BUA.