Daventry Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Daventry's crime rate stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.5% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure reflects a combination of crime types, with violent crimes dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.8% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes (22.5%) and other categories. This imbalance suggests a shift in the area's crime profile, with interpersonal violence emerging as a more pressing concern than property-related issues. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may have influenced this trend. Anti-social behaviour, while less prevalent than violence, contributed 22.5% of all crimes and was 52% above the UK average, indicating localised challenges that may relate to social cohesion or enforcement priorities. The rate of criminal damage and arson fell by 29.4% compared to the previous month, reflecting seasonal factors or temporary changes in community activity. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, shows a 13.1% increase from December 2023, suggesting a need for continued monitoring. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime trends within both local and national frameworks, as well as considering the broader socioeconomic and environmental factors that may shape Daventry's crime picture.

January 2024 saw dramatic increases in drug-related offences (300%), vehicle crime (266.7%), and bicycle theft (200%), marking a stark shift in the local crime profile. These spikes, particularly in drug offences, contrast with declines in criminal damage (29.4%) and public order incidents (12.5%). The dominance of violent crimes (36.8% of total incidents) over property crimes (22.5%) suggests a notable imbalance, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most prevalent category. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.5% of total crimes, was 52% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local social dynamics or enforcement patterns. This mix of rising and falling categories illustrates the complexity of Daventry's crime profile, where drug-related increases coexist with reduced incidents in other areas. For residents, the sharp rise in drug offences is a clear indicator of emerging challenges requiring targeted attention.

Daventry's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 13.1% compared to December 2023, moving from 5.9 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 7 crimes per day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a ratio that underscores the relative safety of the area despite the upward trend. With a population of 31,384, this monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of how crime impacts the community. The rise in drug-related offences and vehicle crime, coupled with a decline in public order incidents, suggests a dynamic that may be influenced by seasonal transitions or local factors. However, the overall rate remains 9.5% below the UK average, highlighting Daventry's position as a relatively safe built-up area within West Northamptonshire.