The Local Criminal Justice Board was set up in 2003 and incorporates seven different agencies within Northamptonshire:
How the Criminal Justice System Works?
| Crime Reported |
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Investigation and Arrest |
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Crown/Magistrates
Court |
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Preparation for Court |
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| Sentencing |
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Punishment & Rehabilitation |

Here are some significant crime statistics from our most recent research:
Northamptonshire Crime Statistics for 2006/2007
Household Burglary: |
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3,905 crimes
4.3% down / 174 fewer offences
(14.5 crimes per 1000 households) |
Criminal Damage: |
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16,025 crimes
1.9% down / 316 fewer offences
(24.6 crimes per 1000 population) |
Vehicle Crime: |
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9,087 crimes
0.8% down / 76 fewer offences
(13.9 crimes per 1000 population) |
Violent Crimes: |
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11,728 crimes
3.8% down / 466 fewer offences (18.0 crimes per 1000 population) |
Robbery: |
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1,037 crimes
3.0% down / 32 fewer offences
(1.59 crimes per 1000 population) |
Statistics provided by the
Northamptonshire Police Performance Unit
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