Northampton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Northampton's crime rate in October 2024 was 10.2 per 1,000, 25.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within West Northamptonshire among the higher-performing regions in England for overall crime. The most prevalent categories were violence and sexual offences (36.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and shoplifting (11.1%). These figures align with Northampton's character as a major urban centre with a mix of retail, residential, and industrial zones, which likely contributes to the prominence of property and violent crime. Seasonal factors in October—such as the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences, in particular, remained 39% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in addressing interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour also showed a notable gap, 32% above the national rate, which may reflect the area's dense population and the associated pressures on community spaces. Shoplifting, meanwhile, was 53% above the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the town's retail presence and the seasonal shopping context. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, though the stability of the overall rate compared to the previous month indicates no immediate crisis.

The most significant month-on-month change was a 63.6% rise in theft from the person, with incidents increasing from 11 to 18. This sharp uptick, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts with a 42.9% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 21 to 12. These opposing trends suggest shifting patterns in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 14.2%, and criminal damage and arson increased by 21.6%, both of which may reflect heightened activity in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained 39% above the UK average at 3.7 per 1,000, while other theft was 11% below the UK rate at 0.5 per 1,000. This divergence highlights the area's unique crime profile, with property-related offences like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour significantly outpacing national averages.

Northampton's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 10.2 per 1,000, a 1.3% increase from the previous month's 10.1 per 1,000. This slight fluctuation suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends, though localized patterns may still warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 81 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents—a monthly aggregate that highlights the cumulative exposure to crime in the built-up area. With a population of 247,724, this statistic underscores the relative scale of crime compared to the total number of residents. While the rate remains above the UK average, the consistency between October 2024 and September 2024 indicates a stable baseline, though specific crime categories may show more pronounced variations.