Moulton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This built-up area, with a population of 6,497, demonstrates a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, a pattern observed in smaller towns with lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46% of all reported incidents (17 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.6%, 8 cases) and criminal damage and arson (16.2%, 6 cases). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by increased tourism, festivals, and outdoor events. While the overall crime rate remains below the UK average, the data suggests a combination of local factors: the lower prevalence of violent crime may reflect the area's smaller scale and community cohesion, whereas the higher proportion of anti-social behaviour could be linked to the transient nature of summer visitors. The rate of criminal damage and arson—while above the UK average by 43%—may partly explain the local focus on property-related incidents during the summer months, when unoccupied properties or seasonal events could create opportunities for such crimes. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or theft from the person further underscores the area's distinct crime profile, contrasting with larger urban centres where these categories often dominate.

July 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 200% (from 2 to 6 cases) and drug-related offences doubling to 2 cases. This increase in property-related crimes contrasts with a 10.5% decrease in violent crimes, which fell from 19 to 17 cases. The drop in violent crime may reflect the seasonal timing of July, when schools are out and community activities shift toward outdoor events that could reduce opportunities for confrontations. Conversely, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—now 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 43% above the UK average—suggests a need for closer attention to local property vulnerabilities during the summer. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (1.2 vs 1.4 per 1,000), a trend that may be linked to the area's relatively low population density and the transient nature of summer visitors. Vehicle crime also declined by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases, due to reduced commuter traffic or increased security measures around parked vehicles. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Moulton, where local conditions and seasonal rhythms play a decisive role in shaping monthly trends.

Compared to June 2024, Moulton's crime rate fell by 11.9% to 5.7 per 1,000 residents from 6.5 per 1,000, a decline consistent with the area's historical tendency to experience lower crime rates during the summer months. This monthly decrease aligns with the broader seasonal context, where the absence of school terms and the influx of tourists may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects the local population's exposure to crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, a rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Moulton's crime profile remains distinctly lower, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violent crime, which are 17% and 9% below national levels respectively. However, the higher-than-average rates of criminal damage and arson—now 43% above the UK average—highlight a specific vulnerability that warrants attention. These figures, when contextualised within Moulton's population of 6,497, illustrate a crime picture shaped by local conditions rather than national trends, offering residents a clear sense of their area's relative safety profile.