West Northamptonshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in West Northamptonshire during November 2025, accounting for 34.7% of all reported crimes. This category recorded 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, 7% below the UK average of 2.6. The area's overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 4.1% below the UK average of 7.3, a consistent trend reflecting the local authority's broader crime management strategies. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000 (19.4% of total crimes), stood out as the second most prevalent category, significantly higher than the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This may partly explain the area's relatively lower violent crime rate, as anti-social behaviour often precedes more severe incidents. Seasonal factors in November—such as extended dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced patterns. The sharp contrast between violent crime and anti-social behaviour highlights the combination of local demographics, with densely populated urban centres in the district potentially driving higher anti-social behaviour rates. Shoplifting remained stable at 0.6 per 1,000, slightly below the UK average, due to targeted retail security measures in key shopping areas. The data suggests a balance between proactive policing and the natural ebb and flow of seasonal activity.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 116.7% increase in theft from the person, rising from 6 to 13 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, may reflect heightened vigilance during Black Friday shopping. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 33.3%, from 21 to 14, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. The drop could be attributed to seasonal changes, with colder weather reducing outdoor activity and increasing indoor storage. Drug-related crimes also rose by 17.3%, from 81 to 95, though they remained 26% below the UK average. This increase may be linked to the holiday season's social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour continued to outpace the UK average by 32%, with 594 incidents reported. This category's prominence may indicate challenges in managing public spaces, particularly during late-night hours when Bonfire Night events draw crowds. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 26.9%, from 223 to 163, due to increased car park security measures around major retail hubs. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent offences maintaining a 34.7% share of total crimes, compared to 19.4% for anti-social behaviour. This mix suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, especially those with transient populations.

West Northamptonshire's crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 in November 2025 marked a 10.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.7, reflecting a downward trend. Over the 30-day period, the area experienced an average of 102 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in the local authority. On a monthly basis, one crime was reported for every 144 residents, a ratio that places the area in the lower quartile compared to similar-sized districts. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national figures, illustrates the relative safety of the region. The population of 439,811 provides a crucial context for interpreting these numbers: a 0.1 per 1,000 rate for bicycle theft, for instance, translates to just 43 crimes across the entire population. This low level may be attributed to the area's diverse landscape, which includes both urban and rural zones where bicycle theft is less common. The contrast between West Northamptonshire and the UK average is most pronounced in anti-social behaviour, which is 32% higher than the national figure. This discrepancy may stem from the area's mix of commuter suburbs and older urban centres, where social cohesion challenges are more acute. Meanwhile, the 4.1% gap in the overall crime rate compared to the UK suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts have had a measurable impact, particularly in reducing vehicle crime and violent offences.