Daventry Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Daventry in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all recorded crimes. This proportion is higher than the UK average for the same category (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may be influenced by factors such as the area's mix of residential and commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour, at 30.1% of total crimes, emerged as the second most prevalent category, significantly outpacing the UK average (1.3 per 1,000) by 43%. This disparity may reflect the area's role as a regional hub with a diverse population, including commuters and students, who contribute to the volume of such incidents. Meanwhile, property crimes—encompassing shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary—collectively accounted for 34.4% of all offences, though most of these categories remained below UK averages. For example, shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) was 52% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, a trend that may be attributed to the presence of local retail outlets with robust security measures. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October and the timing of Halloween, may have contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or community events. However, the overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000—23.4% below the UK average—demonstrates that Daventry remains a relatively safe built-up area, with a crime profile that is shaped by its unique demographic and geographic characteristics.

October 2025 saw a 300% month-on-month increase in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp spike that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased alcohol consumption during Halloween. Conversely, burglary dropped by 62.5%, from 8 to 3 incidents, a decline that could be linked to heightened police presence or improved community security measures. Anti-social behaviour remains a standout concern, with 56 incidents recorded—43% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This category's prominence may be connected to local social dynamics, such as the presence of multiple retail and leisure hubs that attract transient populations. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell by 50%, from 8 to 4 incidents, a reduction that could indicate successful local initiatives or shifting patterns of illicit activity.

Daventry's crime rate in October 2025 (5.9 per 1,000) marks an 11.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend over recent months. This reduction is evident across several categories, including burglary, which fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 incidents). On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day in October, a figure that aligns with the broader context of a built-up area within West Northamptonshire. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. While this aggregate statistic provides a snapshot of the local crime environment, specific crime types—such as anti-social behaviour—remain elevated compared to UK averages, suggesting targeted interventions may still be necessary in certain areas.