Moulton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Moulton's crime profile in September 2024 reveals a 37.7% deficit compared to the UK average, with a rate of 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 32.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and vehicle crime (12.9%). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a built-up region within West Northamptonshire, where proximity to educational institutions and commuter routes may influence crime trends. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers—likely contributes to fluctuations in public order and anti-social behaviour. Vehicle crime, while lower than the UK average for most categories, remains 33% above the national benchmark, suggesting a potential vulnerability in this area. The overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with Moulton's status as a relatively low-crime built-up area. However, the 200% increase in public order offences highlights the need for targeted interventions during periods of heightened social activity, such as the start of the academic term. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary may reflect the area's compact nature and the effectiveness of local policing strategies in mitigating these crimes. These findings underscore the combination of seasonal factors, local demographics, and policing efforts in shaping Moulton's crime profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in September 2024 was the 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to three. This surge, alongside a 100% rise in shoplifting and vehicle crime, contrasts with the 50% declines in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and other theft. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 32.3% of all incidents, though this rate is 43% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 33% above the UK average, highlighting a localised vulnerability in this category. Residents may find the 50% drop in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential reduction in disruptive incidents during the early school term. The simultaneous rise in public order offences may reflect the challenges of managing increased foot traffic associated with university freshers and back-to-school routines.

Moulton's crime rate in September 2024 dropped to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 22.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in West Northamptonshire. On a daily basis, one crime was reported every 30 days, translating to roughly one incident per day for the 6,497 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 210 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a localised perspective. The reduction in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and other theft by 50% suggests a possible seasonal shift. These figures contrast sharply with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reinforcing Moulton's status as a relatively low-crime area within a region where crime trends often reflect broader economic and social dynamics.