Moulton (West Northamptonshire) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 presented a mixed picture for crime in Moulton, with the overall rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placing the area 1.6% below the UK average. While this suggests a slightly safer profile compared to the national benchmark, the distribution of crime types reveals significant local challenges. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.8% of all recorded crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 34%, highlighting a persistent issue in the built-up area. Vehicle crime, though comprising only 22% of total crimes, was 300% above the UK average, pointing to a worrying trend in this category. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to these patterns, though the sharp increase in vehicle crime suggests other factors at play. The area's character as a commuter hub within West Northamptonshire likely influences this, with potential links to increased traffic or targeted incidents. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences saw reductions, the dominance of violent crime and the extreme outlier in vehicle crime require focused attention from residents and local authorities.

February 2026 marked a dramatic spike in vehicle crime, surging from 1 to 9 incidents—an 800% increase compared to January. This leap, though small in absolute terms, is starkly disproportionate to the UK average, where vehicle crime stands at 0.3 per 1,000 residents. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high vehicle turnover or near transport hubs. The category of 'other crime' also saw a 100% rise, with one incident reported in February after none in January, suggesting either new emerging patterns or underreporting in prior months. Meanwhile, violent crime remained the dominant concern, with 20 incidents (48.8% of total crimes)—34% above the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up nature, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both declined by 44.4% and 33.3% respectively, though these drops must be contextualised against the overall increase in violent crime, indicating a shift in crime dynamics rather than a general improvement in safety.

Moulton's crime rate in February 2026 (6.3 per 1,000) represented a 19.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may signal seasonal or situational changes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in specific categories. When scaled to the population of 6,497 residents, the monthly exposure translates to 1 reported crime for every 158 residents—a statistic that, while modest, highlights the disproportionate impact of violent and vehicle-related crimes. This comparison to the previous month's rate suggests a potential stabilisation after a peak in January, though the sharp increase in vehicle crime complicates this narrative. The daily crime count provides a practical reference for residents: if a single incident occurs every day, this means that over the course of a year, roughly 36 crimes would be reported in Moulton. This figure, when considered alongside the population-scaled perspective, offers a tangible measure of risk for local residents, though it must be balanced against the broader context of national averages and local-specific patterns.