Moulton (West Northamptonshire) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of just over 6,400 residents, Moulton recorded 16 crimes in April 2023, a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 — 66.7% below the UK average of 7.5. This places the area firmly in the lower end of the national crime spectrum, a position consistent with its character as a built-up area within West Northamptonshire, likely influenced by its relatively small size and possibly lower population density compared to larger urban centres. The top crime category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 31.3% of all incidents, though this rate remains 69% below the UK average. Other theft (25.0%) and anti-social behaviour (18.8%) followed, with the latter also significantly below the national figure. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as April’s Easter period and spring weather likely contribute to increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the distribution of crime types. The relatively low number of violent incidents, despite the higher proportion of violence and sexual offences, suggests a community where such crimes are rare but not absent. This pattern, combined with the absence of major property crimes like burglary (only one case), indicates a generally secure environment, though the sharp rise in other theft and the unusual spike in possession of weapons — 329% above the UK average — signal areas requiring further scrutiny.

April 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft cases surging by 100% compared to March, rising from zero to four incidents. This sharp increase, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (6% above), suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, burglary cases plummeted by 87.5%, from eight to one, reflecting a marked improvement in property crime prevention. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 61.5%, from 13 to five, a reduction that aligns with the broader trend of falling crime rates. Possession of weapons — a category 329% above the UK average — doubled from one to two cases, highlighting an outlier concern. These changes, combined with the area’s overall low crime rate, illustrate a dynamic but manageable security landscape for residents.

Moulton’s crime rate in April 2023 dropped to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 57.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9. This decline translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile. When considering the population of 6,497, the monthly exposure rate means one crime occurred for every 406 residents over the course of the month — a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Comparing this to the UK average, Moulton remains significantly safer, with its overall rate 66.7% below the national figure. The daily crime context also highlights the manageable scale of local issues, though the 100% increase in other theft cases deserves closer attention. For residents, the low frequency of crime suggests a stable environment, though shifts in specific categories like possession of weapons — which are 329% above the UK average — indicate areas requiring further monitoring.