Daventry Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Daventry's crime profile in July 2025 revealed a combination of trends, with the most unexpected shift being the 200% increase in possession of weapons offences. The overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents remained 11.6% below the UK average, a consistent position for this mid-sized built-up area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.1% of all incidents—3.0 per 1,000, precisely matching the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 29.1%, but this figure stood 42% above the national benchmark, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's unique social dynamics. The summer season, with its peak tourism and festival calendar, likely contributed to elevated anti-social behaviour, though the absence of major violent crime spikes suggests effective policing during large events. Shoplifting increased by 100% despite typically being lower in summer months, while vehicle crime dropped sharply, possibly due to reduced commuter traffic. These patterns underscore the need for targeted strategies that balance seasonal demands with persistent challenges in public order management.

The most striking shift in July 2025 was a 200% surge in possession of weapons offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, dwarfs other month-on-month changes and contrasts with the 85.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 7 to 1. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most prevalent category, accounting for 29.1% of all crimes—42% above the UK average for this category. This disparity highlights a localised challenge in managing public order, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during summer festivals. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a 100% increase, though it still remains 85% below the UK average. The sharp decline in vehicle crime may reflect reduced commuter activity during school holidays, but the concurrent rise in weapons possession suggests a combination of factors that require further scrutiny.

Daventry's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 5.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.2 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in mid-sized towns during peak summer months. Locally, this translates to approximately 8 crimes reported each day—a figure that, while consistent with historical averages, reflects the area's moderate exposure to crime relative to its population. Over the course of July, one crime was reported for every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Daventry in the lower half of UK towns and cities. This rate remains 11.6% below the national average, suggesting that broader urban centres continue to face higher crime pressures. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Daventry's crime profile, while showing minor fluctuations, remains comparatively stable against both regional and national benchmarks.