Daventry Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Daventry during October 2023 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.5% of all recorded crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for this category. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes often form a larger share. Anti-social behaviour (19.5% of total crimes) and public order offences (8.8%) followed closely, reflecting the influence of darker evenings and Halloween-related activity on community interactions. These patterns align with Daventry's character as a built-up area within West Northamptonshire, where urban centres often see spikes in disorder offences during seasonal transitions. The overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents was 18.8% below the UK average, suggesting systemic differences in policing, community engagement, or local socioeconomic factors. Property crimes were relatively low, with shoplifting (66% below UK average) and burglary (12% below) both underperforming compared to national benchmarks. This could indicate effective local measures targeting retail crime or a lower density of high-risk commercial areas. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, Halloween events, and the transition from autumn to winter—likely amplified anti-social behaviour and public order issues, though the absence of significant spikes in property crime suggests that community-focused interventions may be mitigating risks in this category. The balance of violent to property crime appears to reflect a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, warranting further analysis of Daventry's specific context.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in Daventry's crime mix, with a 14.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, despite their continued dominance at 38.5% of all crimes. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the end of the university term or increased policing during Halloween. Conversely, other crime categories experienced dramatic increases: 'other crime' rose 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents), drugs offences doubled (from 1 to 3), and robbery emerged for the first time at 1 incident. These spikes, particularly in 'other crime' and drugs, highlight the need for targeted local responses. The crime mix also revealed stark UK comparisons: while violence and sexual offences were 7% below the UK average, possession of weapons was 186% above, a figure that would concern residents and local authorities. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were marginally above UK averages (2% and 2% respectively), suggesting local pressures in these areas. Shoplifting dropped by 36.4% (from 11 to 7 incidents), potentially reflecting successful retail crime prevention efforts. The overall balance between violent and property crimes remains skewed, with property crime categories like vehicle crime (42% below UK average) and criminal damage (37% below) showing consistent underperformance. These patterns suggest that Daventry's crime profile is shaped by a combination of effective local measures in some areas and persistent challenges in others, requiring nuanced policy approaches.

Daventry's crime rate in October 2023 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) represented a 6.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000, though it remained well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, 205 crimes were recorded, translating to an average of 7 crimes per day—a figure that, while locally relevant, cannot be directly compared to UK-wide daily averages. On a monthly basis, the crime exposure for residents was 1 in 153, a measure that contextualises the risk within the local population. This rate, while lower than the UK average, requires interpretation through the lens of Daventry's specific demographics and geography. The previous month's rate was 6.1 per 1,000, and the 6.7% rise may reflect normal seasonal fluctuations rather than a significant trend, particularly given the absence of major spikes in property crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Daventry's 31,384 residents experienced a relatively low level of crime compared to national benchmarks, with violent crimes forming a disproportionate share of the total. This suggests that local initiatives in areas like public order and anti-social behaviour may be effective, while other categories—such as possession of weapons—require urgent attention. The monthly exposure figure, while abstract, offers residents a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to their community, helping to frame discussions about safety and policing priorities in Daventry.