West Northamptonshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

West Northamptonshire's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 2.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national picture may reflect a combination of local policing strategies and the area's demographic profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.9% of all reported incidents—slightly above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.8%, aligning with the UK average. The seasonal shift into summer, with longer daylight hours and the beginning of the tourism season in nearby rural areas, likely contributed to patterns in both violent and property crimes. While the overall rate remains stable, the relative underperformance of property crimes compared to the UK average—particularly in shoplifting and other theft (14% below)—suggests potential differences in local retail security measures or community engagement initiatives. This data offers a snapshot of a largely rural-urban hybrid area where urban centres and smaller towns coexist, each influencing crime trends differently. The balance between violent and property crimes may also indicate the presence of multiple economic hubs within the district, each with its own micro-patterns of criminal activity.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Burglary increased by 58.4% compared to the previous month, rising from 89 to 141 incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect seasonal patterns such as the summer holidays or increased property vulnerability during warmer weather. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 9.0%, possibly linked to the start of summer and reduced indoor activity. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 9.0%, suggesting a temporary reduction in public disorder during the early summer months. The breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture: while violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, their rate (2.9 per 1,000) is 5% above the UK average. In contrast, shoplifting and other theft are 19% and 14% below the UK average respectively, indicating stronger retail security or community vigilance. Vehicle crime rose by 24.1%, which could be tied to increased road usage during the summer season. Residents may find the 14% gap in shoplifting rates particularly relevant, as it suggests local retail environments may be more secure than the national average.

The crime rate in West Northamptonshire for June 2024 remained stable at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in May. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly 117 crimes per day—slightly lower than the UK average when considering the population context. On a monthly basis, the area experienced one reported crime for every 125 residents, a figure that places it in line with typical urban-rural hybrid areas. This ratio may feel more tangible to residents when compared to the UK-wide average, which is not directly available but can be inferred from aggregated national data. The population context—439,811 residents—adds scale to the numbers, emphasizing that while the overall rate is low, the absolute number of crimes (3,507) remains significant. The stability in the crime rate from May to June contrasts with the sharp rise in burglary and the drop in violent crime, illustrating how different factors can influence specific categories simultaneously. This suggests that local conditions, such as targeted policing efforts or seasonal trends, may be playing a role in shaping the crime profile without altering the overall rate significantly.