Daventry Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Daventry, the crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 in May 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering approximately one crime for every 127 residents over the course of the month. This figure, while slightly higher than the previous month's rate of 7.7, remains 2.5% below the UK average of 8.1, placing the area in a comparatively safer position nationally. The most prominent crime types in May were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.6% and criminal damage and arson at 6.9%. These patterns may be consistent with the seasonal context of May, which features longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased socialising in public spaces—factors that could contribute to a rise in violent and disruptive incidents. The area's lower-than-average burglary and robbery rates, at 0.4% and 0.4% respectively, suggest that property crimes remain relatively rare, due to the town's layout or local policing efforts. While the overall crime rate is stable, the shift in crime mix towards violent and anti-social offences highlights the need for community-focused strategies to address these specific risks, particularly during periods of heightened social activity.

May 2025 saw a 43.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, with 102 incidents reported compared to 71 in April. This surge, though not uncommon for the season, may partly explain the area's heightened focus on community safety initiatives. Shoplifting also spiked dramatically, rising by 300% from one incident to four, a figure that suggests either targeted retail theft or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Conversely, burglary and robbery both declined sharply—by 87.5% and 80% respectively—possibly due to increased police patrols or seasonal factors such as fewer overnight stays. Anti-social behaviour remained high, with 66 incidents recorded, 48% above the UK average. This category's persistence may be linked to the town's social dynamics, particularly during May's extended evenings and bank holidays, when public spaces see increased activity.

Daventry's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 3.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.7 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, highlights a slight uptick in reported incidents across the area. On a daily basis, the town experiences approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in local spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of risk in terms of population exposure. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is consistent with Daventry's overall crime rate being 2.5% below the national figure. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate is slightly higher than the previous month, the per-capita risk remains relatively low compared to other areas, suggesting that local factors may be influencing the current trend rather than a systemic increase in crime.