Crime Rate in Moulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moulton

The total recorded crimes in Moulton, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulton crime rate of 41.09 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 Moulton, encompassing approximately 2,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Moulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Irons Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hodnett Way with total crimes: 8
  • A43 with total crimes: 7

How safe is Moulton?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Moulton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1351 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Moulton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moulton had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,236 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Moulton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moulton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moulton has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 41.09 ranking 11th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Moulton crimes were 1,351. The crime rate of Moulton in 2024 was 491.24 (year) or 40.94 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moulton were around 1,236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 449.42 (year) or 37.45 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)
Castle589 17,015 15,418 1
St. George259 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm151 61,981 72,171 3
Sixfields174 52,414 31,919 5
Abington and Phippsville231 32,080 61,917 6
Talavera148 72,150 42,019 4
Kingsthorpe South192 41,974 81,775 8
Dallington Spencer146 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands121 91,584 91,486 9
Daventry East111 121,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere116 101,237 121,221 12
Boothville and Parklands91 161,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park105 131,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade85 181,087 14920 15
Nene Valley97 141,069 15867 18
Kingsthorpe North91 15915 20899 16
Daventry West81 191,016 17889 17
Braunston and Crick87 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin56 21936 19668 20
Duston East61 20897 21638 23
Long Buckby50 22605 26663 21
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys45 27728 23645 22
Brackley49 24785 22608 24
Brixworth50 23557 28510 29
Woodford and Weedon45 26625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park37 30535 29576 25
Deanshanger41 29606 25576 26
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Moulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202416
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202524
January 202514
December 202417
November 20247
October 202418
September 202423
August 202428
July 202423
June 202456
May 202432
April 202421

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202530
January 202530
December 202425
November 202454
October 202438
September 202438
August 202429
July 202448
June 202476
May 202461
April 202443

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
May 20241

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 20252
December 202416
November 20247
October 20247
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 202424
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 202413
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 202432
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Moulton in March 2025

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

1. Irons Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Hodnett Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A43 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
4. Blacksmiths Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Brampton Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Buxton Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lee Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Garner Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Harlestone Road (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3
10. Welford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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