Moulton (West Northamptonshire) Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Moulton (West Northamptonshire), the crime rate in March 2025 translates to a 5.9-per-1,000-person risk, placing the area 24.4% below the UK average of 7.8. This means, on average, one in every 171 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent incidents were violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all recorded offences, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and other theft (7.9%). These figures suggest a local profile where interpersonal conflicts and minor theft dominate, contrasting with broader UK trends where property crime often leads. The seasonal transition to spring, with evenings lengthening after the clocks changed, may have influenced activity patterns—longer daylight hours could contribute to increased visibility of anti-social behaviour, while the approach of Easter holidays might have shifted community dynamics. However, the area’s overall safety remains notable compared to national benchmarks, with property crimes such as shoplifting occurring at 56% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the built-up area’s character—shaped by its location within West Northamptonshire—may foster a lower incidence of theft-related offences. The combination of these factors illustrates a community where personal safety is a primary focus, but where the local environment’s unique features may help mitigate certain types of crime.

March 2025 saw distinct shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling from zero to one, and shoplifting rising from zero to two—both significant increases. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 75%, from four to seven incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes as evenings grew longer. These spikes contrast with decreases in other areas: public order offences fell by 50%, from two to one, and drug-related crimes dropped by a third, from three to two. Violent crimes in Moulton remained 6% above the UK average (2.9 vs 2.7 per 1,000), despite the overall rate being below national levels. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage were both 56% and 47% below UK averages respectively, indicating that the area’s built-up nature may deter certain types of property crime. A resident might find the 24.4% gap between Moulton’s rate and the UK average reassuring, but the rise in robbery—a category where Moulton’s rate is 122% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000)—highlights a specific vulnerability. This could be tied to the area’s retail presence or changes in local demographics. The month-on-month changes, particularly the doubling of robbery and shoplifting, may reflect temporary factors such as increased foot traffic or shifts in criminal activity patterns as the weather improved.

Comparing March 2025 to February, Moulton’s crime rate rose by 11.9%, from 5.2 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents—a change that, while modest, underscores a trend worth noting. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, may reflect the built-up nature of the area and its relatively small population of 6,497. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 11.9% increase, Moulton’s overall safety remains well above national norms. For instance, while the UK average for violent crimes is 2.7 per 1,000, Moulton’s rate of 2.9 is only marginally higher, suggesting that the area’s focus on personal safety measures may be effective. Conversely, the 122% above UK average for robbery (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000) indicates a specific risk that residents should be aware of, linked to local retail environments or transient populations. The comparison also highlights the area’s strengths: anti-social behaviour, for example, is 12% below the UK average, which could reflect community engagement efforts or the influence of local governance. These figures, when viewed alongside the population context, illustrate that while Moulton is not without its challenges, its crime profile remains distinct and, in many respects, more favourable than the UK average.