Daventry Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Daventry’s crime rate in September 2024 was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 41.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.8%) and criminal damage and arson (8.2%). These figures may be influenced by the area’s seasonal rhythm: September marks the return of students and the start of the academic year, which could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and violence in public spaces. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (71% below UK levels) and burglary (3% below the UK average) suggest a crime profile shaped by local factors such as smaller retail zones or effective community engagement initiatives. However, the 3% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences raises questions about specific vulnerabilities, linked to the town’s social dynamics or the impact of transient populations during freshers’ week. The seasonal context of shorter evenings and the transition from summer to autumn may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections. Overall, Daventry’s crime profile illustrates a balance between national trends and local characteristics, with opportunities for targeted interventions in areas where rates deviate from the UK average.

September 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in burglary, rising from five to ten incidents, while vehicle crime surged by 75% (eight to 14 cases). These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased property visibility during shorter evenings or the return of students and commuters. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 31.7% (60 to 41 cases), a reduction that could align with the start of the academic year and tighter community monitoring. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (41.6% of total crimes), were 3% above the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting in Daventry was 71% below the national rate, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be linked to the area’s retail landscape, which is less concentrated than in major urban centres. Residents may find the 71% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests effective local deterrents or lower foot traffic in commercial areas.

Daventry’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.1% decline from the previous month’s 7.3 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, though it remains within the national context. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes each day, a figure that, while manageable, reflects the ongoing presence of localised issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to population, Daventry’s crime rate is 14.3% below the UK average, a gap that may partly reflect its smaller size and lower population density compared to major cities. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like shoplifting and burglary, where Daventry’s rates are significantly below national averages, suggesting a different crime profile shaped by local factors such as community policing or demographic composition.