Daventry Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a continuation of Daventry’s historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—32.8% below the UK average. This figure, while modest, reflects a built-up area within West Northamptonshire that lacks the high-density urban features typically associated with higher crime rates. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 43.7% of all incidents, a share that, though significant, remains 15% below the UK average. The second-largest category, anti-social behaviour, at 23.2% of total crimes, is an outlier in the context of the area’s character: a commuter hub with limited nightlife and retail activity, which may explain the relatively low rates of property crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role in the overall trend, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull align with the observed drop in burglary and shoplifting. However, the persistence of violent crime—despite the area’s lack of major urban centres—raises questions about local dynamics. While the town’s suburban layout may reduce opportunities for property crime, the presence of community spaces and transport hubs could contribute to incidents of anti-social behaviour and public disorder. The data also highlights a stark contrast between categories: shoplifting, for instance, is 84% below the UK average, a disparity that may stem from Daventry’s limited retail presence compared to larger cities. These patterns underscore the importance of context in interpreting crime statistics, as geographic and demographic factors shape both the types and frequencies of incidents reported.

February saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with possession of weapons doubling to two incidents—a 100% increase from January—and public order offences rising by 50% to nine cases. These spikes, however, occurred against a backdrop of significant declines in other categories: burglary dropped by two-thirds (from eight to three), shoplifting fell by 55.6%, and bicycle theft halved. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 43.7% of all incidents—stood out, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 15% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, though lower than the overall rate, remained 13% above the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000. This mix of trends suggests a combination of local factors, such as the area’s commuter town profile, and national patterns. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting—now 84% below the UK average—may indicate improved retail security or reduced foot traffic during the winter lull.

Daventry’s February 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 22.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that may partly reflect seasonal patterns. Over 28 days, the area recorded an average of 5 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to UK-wide daily statistics. On a monthly basis, the rate translates to one reported crime for every 221 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 31,384, this suggests that the majority of residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, though localised hotspots—such as anti-social behaviour in certain neighbourhoods—may still influence community perceptions. The drop in burglary by 62.5% from January to February aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in property crime, a pattern consistent with Daventry’s position as a commuter town with limited high-density retail or nightlife areas to drive such offences.