Moulton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Moulton’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the month’s data reveals a combination of trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.4% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by vehicle crime (15.8%) and other theft (13.2%). The dominance of violent crime in May contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 1% above the national rate. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, such as the extended evenings and increased socialising typical of May, which can heighten opportunities for such incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Moulton was 100% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to local infrastructure, such as commuter parking or the presence of retail areas. The area’s lower rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences—55% and 24% below UK averages, respectively—suggest that community-focused policing or environmental measures may be effective in these domains. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences highlights a need for targeted interventions. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and longer daylight hours, likely contributes to the increased social activity that may drive some crime trends. While Moulton’s overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, the month-on-month surge in violent crime serves as a reminder that even in relatively safe areas, localized spikes can occur, necessitating ongoing monitoring and adaptive strategies.

The most striking development in May 2023 was the 260% month-on-month increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 18 incidents. This surge, which outpaced all other crime categories, may partly explain the overall rise in the area’s crime rate. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, jumping from zero to six reported incidents—a figure that is 100% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, public order offences doubled, reflecting a broader shift in the crime mix. Moulton’s vehicle crime rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 100% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting localized factors such as parking patterns or traffic density could be contributing. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences in Moulton were significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 55% below and public order at 24% below, indicating potential success in community policing or local initiatives targeting these areas.

Moulton’s crime rate in May 2023 rose sharply from 2.5 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 137.8% increase compared to the previous month. This shift raises questions about localized factors influencing the rise, though can be established without further data. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that may reflect the area’s relatively low population density and the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 171 residents, a metric that contextualizes the scale of activity against the local population. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the month-on-month surge suggests a need for closer attention to patterns emerging in specific crime categories. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Moulton’s residents face a crime exposure rate significantly lower than the UK average, even as recent trends indicate a temporary uptick in certain offences.