Crime Rate in Irthlingborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Irthlingborough

The total recorded crimes in Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Irthlingborough crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Irthlingborough, encompassing approximately 7,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Irthlingborough Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Grimmer Walk with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Irthlingborough?

To understand the safety of Irthlingborough, we need to analyze Irthlingborough crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Irthlingborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1051 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Irthlingborough had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 931 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Northamptonshire, Irthlingborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Irthlingborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Irthlingborough has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 10.93 ranking 20th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Irthlingborough crimes were 1,051. The crime rate of Irthlingborough in 2024 was 132.04 (year) or 11.00 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Irthlingborough were around 931 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.96 (year) or 9.75 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Irthlingborough)CrimesRank (Irthlingborough)CrimesRank (Irthlingborough)
Croyland and Swanspool355 13,940 12,743 1
Northall333 23,415 22,505 2
Kingswood234 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester152 52,142 42,051 4
Lloyds176 42,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway134 91,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers137 81,806 61,579 7
Corby Rural149 61,792 71,334 9
Hatton Park140 71,419 121,238 12
Windmill118 111,616 91,387 8
Rushden South102 171,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West110 141,430 101,079 15
Clover Hill134 101,331 151,207 13
Wicksteed110 131,410 131,293 11
Corby West114 121,093 161,197 14
Finedon105 161,382 141,036 16
Desborough106 15759 25857 19
Oakley76 23915 18918 18
Ise91 18853 22727 24
Burton and Broughton90 19900 19748 22
Earls Barton87 21787 24813 20
Raunds66 24889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley79 22868 21738 23
Thrapston64 25810 23703 25
Oundle35 26566 26522 26

Irthlingborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202534
March 202526
February 202526
January 202531
December 202428
November 202416
October 202431
September 202417
August 202422
July 202431
June 202466
May 202436

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202527
March 202515
February 202518
January 202512
December 202415
November 202412
October 202417
September 202418
August 202431
July 202424
June 202462
May 202418

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 202512
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Irthlingborough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Irthlingborough postcode area is presented below.

1. Grimmer Walk (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Whites Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wearra Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Walnut Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Diamond Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Green Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Walker Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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