Crime Rate in Moulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moulton

The total recorded crimes in Moulton, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulton crime rate of 49.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-22.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Moulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Irons Road with total crimes: 12
  • A43 with total crimes: 11
  • York Way with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Moulton has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 49.81 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moulton)CrimesRank (Moulton)CrimesRank (Moulton)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
St. George278 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm189 51,981 72,171 3
Sixfields177 72,414 31,919 5
Kingsthorpe South229 31,974 81,775 8
Talavera179 62,150 42,019 4
Abington and Phippsville226 42,080 61,917 6
Dallington Spencer154 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands117 111,584 91,486 9
Daventry East119 101,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere91 181,237 121,221 12
Nene Valley116 121,069 15867 18
Boothville and Parklands81 221,099 131,082 13
Braunston and Crick100 131,015 18857 19
Riverside Park92 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade97 141,087 14920 15
Deanshanger94 15606 25576 26
Kingsthorpe North91 17915 20899 16
Daventry West88 191,016 17889 17
Duston West and St. Crispin85 20936 19668 20
Long Buckby59 25605 26663 21
Duston East73 23897 21638 23
Silverstone84 21584 27572 27
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys55 27728 23645 22
Brackley47 29785 22608 24
Woodford and Weedon47 30625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park61 24535 29576 25
Brixworth56 26557 28510 29
Bugbrooke44 31517 30530 28
Middleton Cheney51 28493 31471 31

Moulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (57 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202543
May 202554
April 202546
March 202543
February 202530
January 202530
December 202425
November 202454
October 202438
September 202438
August 202429

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 202510
January 20252
December 202416
November 20247
October 20247
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202557
May 202532
April 202529
March 202530
February 202524
January 202514
December 202417
November 20247
October 202418
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 202413
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Moulton in July 2025

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

1. Irons Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. A43 (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. York Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Harrison Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Pitsford Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Welford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Whistlefields Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dickens Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cedars Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. York Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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