Moulton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 marked an unexpected surge in violent crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire), with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44% of all recorded crimes. This category's rate of 3.4 per 1,000 was 20% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, despite Moulton's overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 remaining 4.9% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crime over property crime—22 incidents compared to 12—contrasted with the UK's more balanced distribution. This shift may be tied to May's seasonal dynamics, with longer evenings and bank holidays fostering increased socialising in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type at 26% of total incidents, was 41% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies may be at play. The data also shows a marked absence of property crime spikes typically seen during summer, with burglary and vehicle crime both below their respective UK averages. This pattern could reflect Moulton's built-up area characteristics, where higher population density might deter certain crimes but amplify others. The 50 total crimes recorded, spread across 6,497 residents, highlight both the community's resilience and the need for targeted interventions in violent and anti-social crime categories.

May 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in burglary and other theft, with both categories rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This jump, alongside a 160% rise in anti-social behaviour, suggests a significant shift in local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, now accounting for 26% of all crimes, was 41% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the UK's 1.4 per 1,000 rate. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped 75% from April's 4 to 1, and vehicle crime fell 50% to 1 incident. These decreases, though notable, may reflect seasonal changes such as shorter evenings and reduced outdoor drinking. The 7.7 per 1,000 rate in Moulton was 4.9% below the UK average, but the mix of crimes highlights local challenges. For instance, possession of weapons was 150% above the UK average, indicating a concentrated issue in this category that residents should be aware of.

Moulton's crime rate in May 2025 rose 6.5% compared to April's 7.2 per 1,000, reaching 7.7 per 1,000. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns as the month progressed. On average, 2 crimes were reported daily in May, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the local context: in any given month, a resident has a 1-in-130 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. The population of 6,497 means that the 50 total crimes recorded represent a small but noticeable proportion of the community. While the overall rate remains 4.9% below the UK average, the distribution of specific crime types reveals divergences. For example, anti-social behaviour in Moulton is 41% above the UK average, suggesting a distinct local challenge. These figures highlight how national averages can mask area-specific trends, requiring a nuanced understanding of local conditions.