West Northamptonshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, West Northamptonshire maintained a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a broader pattern of lower violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks, with violence and sexual offences at 2.1 per 1,000 (32.6% of all crimes) — 11% below the UK average. The area's crime profile is shaped by its mix of urban and rural characteristics, with retail centres and high streets likely contributing to the 11.8% share of shoplifting incidents (0.8 per 1,000), which is 29% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000 (19.0% of total crimes), remains a persistent concern, 24% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's community dynamics and public spaces. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could temper some crime trends. share of other theft incidents (0.4 per 1,000) — 13% below the UK average — suggests a mixed picture. The local context, combining commuter routes, retail hubs, and residential areas, likely influences these patterns, with violent crime rates remaining lower than expected for a region of this size and complexity.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across West Northamptonshire. Possession of weapons increased by 39%, rising from 41 to 57 incidents, a change that may reflect seasonal variations in law enforcement activity or unexplained factors. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 32%, dropping from 25 to 17, a reduction that could align with pre-spring lull trends in outdoor activity. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (2.1 per 1,000) remained 11% below the UK average, suggesting a lower risk of violent crime compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 24% above the UK average (1.2 vs 1.0 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in this category. These shifts underscore the combination of local conditions and broader national crime trends, with some categories showing marked divergence from UK averages.

West Northamptonshire's crime rate in February 2025 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.1% decline from January's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 102 crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a statistic that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 0.65% for the population. This rate, while slightly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, demonstrates a consistent trend of lower-than-average violent crime rates, particularly for violence and sexual offences (11% below UK average). However, the area's anti-social behaviour rate (24% above UK average) highlights a disparity in local challenges compared to national benchmarks. These figures, when viewed alongside the population context, offer a nuanced perspective on how crime risk manifests differently for residents compared to the UK as a whole.