Daventry Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Daventry's crime profile in December 2023, accounting for 41.6% of all reported crimes. This category, which saw 77 incidents, recorded a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents — 5% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 18.1% below the national average, a significant deviation that reflects both local patterns and seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (22.7% of total crimes), stood at 1.3 per 1,000 — 40% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge in managing public order. The month's seasonal context, with extended dark evenings and the Christmas shopping peak, likely contributed to the mix of crimes reported. While property crimes remained relatively low (52 total), the prominence of violence-related incidents suggests a combination of community dynamics and the area's built environment. The data aligns with patterns seen in other market towns where retail centres and public spaces can amplify certain types of crime during high-traffic periods.

December 2023 saw a 200% increase in 'Other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 3 incidents — a shift that may reflect underreported or emerging categories of criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 82.4% (from 17 to 3), potentially linked to heightened police presence or seasonal retail security measures. Vehicle crime also fell by 70%, from 10 to 3, a decrease consistent with the reduced need for parking in commercial areas during the Christmas period. Anti-social behaviour remained 40% above the UK average, with 42 incidents reported — a figure that could be tied to the area's mix of residential and commercial land use. The violent crime category, though below the UK average, accounted for the largest share of total crimes, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk locations. The sharp rise in 'Other crime' and the stability in robbery reports (which matched the UK average) indicate a shifting landscape in local criminal activity that warrants further analysis.

Daventry's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in December 2023 represented a 24.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000 — a reduction that, while significant, must be contextualised within the area's population of 31,384 residents. On a daily basis, the month saw an average of 6 crimes reported, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 170 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the previous month, remains a useful metric for residents assessing local risk. The contrast between Daventry's performance and the UK average is particularly striking in categories like public order offences, where the area recorded a 38% deficit compared to national rates. However, the 40% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour underscores the need for tailored approaches to community safety. These figures, when viewed alongside the population-scaled perspective, suggest that while overall crime is declining, specific challenges in managing public disorder persist. The interplay between these trends and the area's seasonal dynamics — such as the temporary closure of some commercial spaces during holidays — may further shape future crime patterns.