Crime Rate in Moulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moulton

The total recorded crimes in Moulton, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulton crime rate of 44.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Moulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitsford Road with total crimes: 12
  • Thorne Close with total crimes: 9
  • York Way with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Moulton has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 44.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moulton)CrimesRank (Moulton)CrimesRank (Moulton)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
St. George250 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm156 71,981 72,171 3
Sixfields181 32,414 31,919 5
Talavera173 42,150 42,019 4
Dallington Spencer125 92,086 51,827 7
Abington and Phippsville160 52,080 61,917 6
Kingsthorpe South157 61,974 81,775 8
Daventry East136 81,531 101,282 10
Headlands114 121,584 91,486 9
Delapre and Rushmere124 101,237 121,221 12
Boothville and Parklands96 131,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park86 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade67 221,087 14920 15
Nene Valley92 141,069 15867 18
Daventry West90 151,016 17889 17
Kingsthorpe North77 18915 20899 16
Braunston and Crick82 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin76 19936 19668 20
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys75 20728 23645 22
Long Buckby56 24605 26663 21
Duston East71 21897 21638 23
Brackley51 25785 22608 24
Hackleton and Grange Park57 23535 29576 25
Woodford and Weedon48 27625 24482 30
Deanshanger49 26606 25576 26
Silverstone38 30584 27572 27
Bugbrooke41 28517 30530 28
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29
Middleton Cheney32 31493 31471 31

Moulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 572 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202546
March 202543
February 202530
January 202530
December 202425
November 202454
October 202438
September 202438
August 202429
July 202448
June 202476
May 202461

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202529
March 202530
February 202524
January 202514
December 202417
November 20247
October 202418
September 202423
August 202428
July 202423
June 202456
May 202432

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 202413
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 202510
January 20252
December 202416
November 20247
October 20247
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

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

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Pitsford Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
2. Thorne Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
3. York Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Whistlefields Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Dickens Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hodnett Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Southcourt (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Welford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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