Moulton (West Northamptonshire) Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Moulton's crime rate in June 2024 remained 20.7% below the UK average at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a consistent trend reflecting the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and vehicle crime (9.5%). This pattern aligns with typical urban dynamics, where concentrated populations and limited commercial activity may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crimes. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may partly explain the slight increase in public order offences, though this remains a small proportion of overall crimes. Moulton's violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) is just 5% above the UK average for this category, suggesting localised factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies could play a role. Anti-social behaviour, however, is significantly below the UK average (36% lower), reflecting effective local initiatives or demographic characteristics that reduce disruptive incidents. The area's crime picture illustrates a balance between persistent challenges and areas of strength, with further analysis needed to identify specific drivers behind these trends.

June 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (2 to 4). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns linked to summer activities or changes in local enforcement priorities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 71.4% (21 to 6), a decline that could reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced alcohol-related incidents during warmer weather or enhanced community engagement efforts. Other theft fell by 75% (4 to 1), indicating successful crime prevention measures or temporary factors like increased foot traffic in commercial areas. The area's violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) remains 5% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal crimes. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 60% (5 to 2), and drugs offences rose from 0 to 1, suggesting a combination of local dynamics. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 300% jump in public order offences—a change that could prompt community discussions on noise, public space management, or youth engagement strategies.

Moulton's crime rate in June 2024 (6.5 per 1,000) marked a 35.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.0 per 1,000, reflecting a significant improvement in the area's safety profile over a short period. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up environment of West Northamptonshire. When scaled to the local population of 6,497 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban centres. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Moulton remains relatively low compared to broader national trends. The 35.4% monthly reduction contrasts with the UK's generally stable crime rates, suggesting that local interventions or seasonal factors may have had a pronounced effect. However, the area's violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) remains slightly above the UK average, indicating that targeted efforts to address interpersonal violence could still be necessary. This comparison underscores the importance of maintaining momentum in crime reduction strategies while addressing persistent disparities in specific offence categories.