West Northamptonshire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 38% of all crimes in West Northamptonshire in November 2024, marking a significant outlier compared to the overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents—6.6% below the UK average of 7.6. This category alone was 5% above the UK average, with 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, suggesting localized factors may be influencing this trend. The area's crime profile reflects a mix of persistent challenges and seasonal influences, with the month's darker evenings and Black Friday shopping activity potentially contributing to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour, while making up 14.7% of all crimes, remained slightly below the UK average, indicating some success in community engagement efforts. Shoplifting, a key concern in retail hubs, saw a 13% deficit compared to the UK average, reflecting effective policing strategies in commercial zones. The data also highlights a shift in crime patterns, with property crimes (37.9% of total) slightly outpacing violent crimes (37.9%), though this balance may evolve as seasonal factors change. November's shorter daylight hours and Bonfire Night events could have temporarily exacerbated incidents of anti-social behaviour. month-on-month decline in this category suggests some mitigation strategies are working. The overall crime rate, however, remains lower than the UK average, pointing to either systemic differences in policing or demographic characteristics unique to the area. These findings underscore the need for continued vigilance in high-risk sectors while building on areas where local interventions have already shown results.

November 2024 saw a 26.5% surge in burglary cases, rising from 147 to 186, the largest increase among all categories. This spike, though still 29% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities such as increased home occupancy during the holiday season or targeted activity around high-value properties. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped sharply by 25.2%, with incidents falling from 222 to 166—a 0.4 per 1,000 rate, 9% below the UK average. This decline could be linked to reduced retail traffic during the post-Black Friday lull or enhanced security measures in car parks. Anti-social behaviour, a persistent issue, fell by 21.2% (585 to 461), aligning with a 1% UK deficit. Residents may notice fewer disturbances in public spaces.1 per 1,000 rate still indicates room for improvement. Theft from the person dropped 19.0% (21 to 17), a 0.0 per 1,000 rate 100% below the UK average. This suggests that targeted initiatives, such as improved street lighting or community patrols, may be bearing fruit in high-risk areas. The data also reveals that shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) is 13% below the UK average, due to retail sector collaborations with law enforcement. However, the 29% UK excess in burglary and 15% surplus in drug-related offences highlight areas requiring renewed focus.

West Northamptonshire's crime rate in November 2024 (7.1 per 1,000) marked a 9.2% decline from the previous month's 7.8, reflecting a 3128 total crimes over 30 days—104 per day, a figure that contextualizes the daily burden on local services. When scaled to the area's population of 439,811, this translates to one reported crime for every 141 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that underscores the density of incidents relative to the community size. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the UK average (which would need to be calculated separately if available), highlights the need for sustained prevention efforts. The previous month's higher rate (7.8) may have been influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of October's shorter nights or the start of term-time activities, which could have temporarily elevated anti-social behaviour. The 6.6% UK deficit in the current month suggests that local policing strategies or demographic characteristics—such as a higher proportion of older residents or a lower transient population—are contributing to the area's relatively safer profile. However, the 29% UK excess in burglary and 15% surplus in drug-related offences indicate that certain pockets of the district remain vulnerable, warranting targeted interventions. These comparisons illustrate both the progress made and the persistent challenges that require continued attention.