Crime Rate in North Northamptonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Northamptonshire

The total recorded crimes in North Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 3,590 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Northamptonshire crime rate of 9.99 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 North Northamptonshire, encompassing approximately 359,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1202) incidents (0.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (997) incidents (19.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (256) incidents (-3.40% decrease)
North Northamptonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Hanwood Park Avenue with total crimes: 30

North Northamptonshire Police Info:

Northamptonshire Police

North Northamptonshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Northall (332 crimes), and the safest, Burton and Broughton (57 crimes), is 275 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Northamptonshire.

Similarly, the area of Kettering Town & West (297 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broughton, Mawsley & Loddington (18 crimes), with a difference of 279 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Northamptonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Northall332
Croyland and Swanspool295
Kingswood253
Corby Rural222
Lloyds167

Safest Wards:

Desborough76
Oundle73
Thrapston67
Oakley65
Burton and Broughton57

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kettering Town & West297
Corby Village & Weldon230
Central Wellingborough219
Corby Kingswood174
Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat160

Safest Areas:

Great Oakley and Danesholme38
King's Cliffe, Woodnewton & Easton37
Ringstead, Woodford & Stanwick36
Kettering East31
Broughton, Mawsley & Loddington18

North Northamptonshire 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 1202 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 997 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1201 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (833 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1230 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (721 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1055 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (630 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (735 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 956 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 459 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1094 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (517 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1033 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 440 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1031 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (445 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1144 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (589 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1157 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (552 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1154 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (642 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202537
May 202540
April 202548
March 202522
February 202519
January 202528
December 202433
November 202424
October 202420
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 1172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202592
May 202591
April 202579
March 202590
February 202595
January 202599
December 202487
November 2024119
October 2024123
September 2024102
August 2024107

A total of 3578 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 298.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 373 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025256
June 2025265
May 2025319
April 2025336
March 2025318
February 2025254
January 2025280
December 2024269
November 2024291
October 2024282
September 2024373
August 2024335

A total of 2004 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025178
June 2025185
May 2025201
April 2025160
March 2025164
February 2025122
January 2025143
December 2024200
November 2024167
October 2024159
September 2024128
August 2024197

A total of 1513 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025127
May 2025147
April 2025150
March 2025111
February 2025120
January 2025114
December 2024102
November 202499
October 2024132
September 2024158
August 2024103

A total of 13360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1113.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1230 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251202
June 20251201
May 20251230
April 20251055
March 20251103
February 2025956
January 20251094
December 20241033
November 20241031
October 20241144
September 20241157
August 20241154

A total of 7560 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 630.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 997 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025997
June 2025833
May 2025721
April 2025630
March 2025735
February 2025459
January 2025517
December 2024440
November 2024445
October 2024589
September 2024552
August 2024642

A total of 1922 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025204
June 2025174
May 2025147
April 2025143
March 2025185
February 2025131
January 2025131
December 2024123
November 2024163
October 2024167
September 2024158
August 2024196

A total of 1500 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025131
June 202587
May 2025127
April 202591
March 2025113
February 2025159
January 2025105
December 2024114
November 2024146
October 2024122
September 2024176
August 2024129

A total of 751 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202583
May 202554
April 202546
March 202554
February 202551
January 202582
December 202455
November 202474
October 202488
September 202455
August 202463

A total of 197 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202427
October 202420
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 2393 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025229
June 2025172
May 2025232
April 2025181
March 2025191
February 2025172
January 2025161
December 2024206
November 2024194
October 2024210
September 2024203
August 2024242

A total of 507 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202543
May 202555
April 202550
March 202553
February 202535
January 202544
December 202425
November 202442
October 202454
September 202427
August 202438

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

High Crime Locations North Northamptonshire in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour7
Robbery4
Bicycle theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting33
3. Hanwood Park Avenue (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
4. Silver Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs7
Public order2
Possession of weapons2
5. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Bicycle theft1

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