Daventry Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Daventry’s crime rate in September 2025 remained 9.5% below the UK average at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a position that reflects both the area’s urban character and its relative safety compared to national trends. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.7% of all reported crimes—a figure slightly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s dominance may be influenced by the area’s proximity to educational institutions and the seasonal context of September, which brings back-to-school activities and university freshers’ events. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.2% of crimes and sitting 54% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be tied to local factors such as the built-up nature of the area, which may foster higher levels of public interaction and potential for disputes. Meanwhile, property crimes collectively made up 37.8% of the total, with criminal damage and arson (11.0%) and other crime (4.8%) showing notable increases. These trends, however, are tempered by the fact that several categories—such as public order offences and shoplifting—remain significantly below their UK counterparts. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer to autumn, may also play a role in shaping these patterns, as the evenings grow darker and social activities shift. While the overall rate remains lower than the national average, the month-on-month increases in certain categories suggest that localized pressures—such as increased foot traffic in retail areas or the impact of school schedules—could be influencing crime dynamics in Daventry.

September saw a marked increase in violence and sexual offences, rising by 42.6% to 77 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, where Daventry’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 was 3% below. This category’s surge may partly explain the overall rate’s month-on-month rise. Other crime also spiked dramatically, jumping 233.3% from 3 to 10 incidents, reflecting a category that is 87% above the UK average. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 26.2% of all crimes and sitting 54% above the UK average. This category’s dominance suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as back-to-school activities or increased social gatherings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 28.6% to 5 incidents, and other theft dropped by 41.7% to 7, both significantly below their respective UK averages. These divergent trends highlight the complexity of local crime patterns, with some categories worsening while others improved despite the overall rate’s slight increase.

Daventry's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 3.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.4 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, reflects localized shifts in criminal activity that warrant attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day—a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 31,384. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate reveals that one crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents over the course of September. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, particularly when compared to broader UK averages. The population context further highlights that Daventry's relatively low crime rate, despite the month-on-month increase, remains 9.5% below the UK average. This contrast between Daventry's specific trends and national patterns suggests that local factors—such as the area's urban character and seasonal rhythms—play a significant role in shaping crime dynamics.