Moulton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 41 crimes across a population of 6,497, equating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area in a relatively safer position nationally. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 36.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 26.8%) and burglary (3 incidents, 7.3%). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within a rural county, where community interactions and seasonal factors like Easter and springtime outdoor activity could influence crime trends. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, accounted for the largest share of incidents, a common feature in mixed-use areas with both residential and commercial activity. Anti-social behaviour’s 39% above the UK average suggests potential challenges in managing public spaces, linked to the area’s proximity to transport hubs or local amenities. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell sharply by 60% compared to March, influenced by reduced traffic during the Easter break. The overall crime rate, while showing a 28% increase from March, remains well below the UK benchmark, indicating effective local policing or community initiatives that may be contributing to this outcome.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (up 120% from 5 to 11 incidents) and burglary (up 100% from 0 to 3), reflecting potential shifts in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category (36.6% of total), fell by 21.1% compared to March, though they remain 10% below the UK average. Vehicle crime dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2), possibly linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or targeted policing. Possession of weapons in Moulton was 329% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may signal specific community tensions or enforcement gaps. These fluctuations highlight the need for granular analysis of local factors, such as the impact of Easter-related gatherings on anti-social behaviour or the role of community engagement in reducing violent crime.

Moulton’s crime rate in April 2024 rose by 28.0% compared to March’s 4.9 per 1,000, reaching 6.3 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a rate that aligns with seasonal patterns of increased outdoor activity and Easter-related events. While the rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary contrasts with the UK average, the overall rate still positions Moulton as a relatively safer area compared to the national context. This perspective is reinforced by the fact that property crimes, which often correlate with urban density, constitute only 19.5% of total incidents, suggesting a balance between community dynamics and local policing efforts.