Moulton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Moulton's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents — 19.5% above the UK average — the built-up area within West Northamptonshire faces a stark contrast to national trends. This rate, the highest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime, which outpaces property-related offences by a narrow margin. The seasonal shift into darker evenings, coupled with Halloween activities, likely contributes to increased visibility of violent incidents in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime also remain significant concerns, with the former exceeding the UK average by 11% and the latter by 186%. These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, such as the presence of retail centres and commuter traffic, which may amplify certain crime types. The data illustrates a pattern where violent crime appears to be concentrated, requiring targeted interventions to address underlying social dynamics.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to two incidents — a significant spike that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local drug distribution networks. Shoplifting also doubled compared to September, with seven incidents reported, potentially linked to the pre-Christmas shopping season and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 50%, from two to one, suggesting a possible reduction in high-risk situations or improved policing in targeted zones. Anti-social behaviour, though down 25% from 12 to nine incidents, still remains 11% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in community engagement. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents — 186% above the UK average — underscores the vulnerability of parked vehicles in Moulton, likely due to its urban layout and commuter traffic. Residents may find it useful to note that violent crimes are 32% above the UK average, a figure that could inform local safety initiatives and public awareness campaigns.

Moulton's crime rate in October 2025 (9.2 per 1,000) represents a 57.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant monthly jumps recorded in recent data. This surge translates to roughly two crimes reported per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, suggests a growing need for community-based crime prevention strategies. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 108 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average in some categories, remains concerning given the dominance of violent crime. The population context reveals that Moulton's 6,497 residents face a crime environment where violent incidents are particularly pronounced, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This contrasts with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge that may require tailored policing approaches. The comparison to the previous month also shows that while property crimes have not increased as sharply as violent offences, the overall crime mix has shifted significantly, with violent crime now accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents — a figure that could indicate broader social or economic pressures affecting the area.