Daventry Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Daventry recorded 221 crimes across a population of 31,384 residents, equating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is 17.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, positioning the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. The crime profile reveals a clear dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.6% of total incidents (92 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.4%, 45 cases) and other theft (7.2%, 16 cases). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed-use town with a blend of residential, commercial, and industrial zones. The prominence of violent crime may reflect the town's role as a regional hub, where higher foot traffic and social interactions could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the beginning of summer, the extended daylight hours may influence outdoor activities and, consequently, the types of crimes reported. For instance, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (100% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below UK average) could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives that deter such offences. However, the significant increase in drug-related crimes (300% month-on-month) suggests a potential shift in criminal activity that warrants further attention.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime trends for Daventry, with drugs and robbery both increasing by 300% compared to the previous month. This surge, from one to four incidents each, represents a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable crime profile. Other crime also rose by 75%, moving from four to seven reported cases. These increases contrast with declines in other areas, such as criminal damage and arson, which fell by 38.1% (from 21 to 13), and burglary, which dropped by 37.5% (from 16 to 10). The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.6% of total crimes. However, several categories—such as shoplifting (100% below UK average) and possession of weapons (100% below UK average)—showed markedly lower rates than the national average. For residents, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes may warrant increased vigilance in areas frequented by transient populations.

Daventry's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.2% decrease from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This marks a continued downward trend in reported crimes. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 7 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in a localised timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the proportion of the population affected by crime. This statistic is particularly useful for residents assessing their personal risk, as it provides a tangible measure of how frequently crime occurs relative to population size. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Daventry's lower crime rate compared to the UK average may be influenced by factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, or demographic characteristics not directly captured by the data.