Crime Rate in North Northamptonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Northamptonshire

The total recorded crimes in North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 3,384 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Northamptonshire crime rate of 9.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1230) incidents (16.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (721) incidents (14.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (319) incidents (-5.06% decrease)
North Northamptonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 68
  • Hanwood Park Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • Market Street with total crimes: 27

North Northamptonshire Police Info:

Northamptonshire Police

North Northamptonshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Croyland and Swanspool (355 crimes), and the safest, Oundle (35 crimes), is 320 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Northamptonshire.

Similarly, the area of Kettering Town & West (288 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to King's Cliffe, Woodnewton & Easton (16 crimes), with a difference of 272 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Northamptonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Croyland and Swanspool355
Northall333
Kingswood234
Lloyds176
Irchester152

Safest Wards:

Rothwell and Mawsley79
Oakley76
Raunds66
Thrapston64
Oundle35

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kettering Town & West288
Central Wellingborough265
Corby Village & Weldon166
Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat152
Kettering Central East148

Safest Areas:

Oundle, Warmington & Titchmarsh37
Kettering East35
Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham35
Ringstead, Woodford & Stanwick26
King's Cliffe, Woodnewton & Easton16

North Northamptonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1225 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 673 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 3358 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 305.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 373 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025319
April 2025336
March 2025318
February 2025254
January 2025280
December 2024269
November 2024291
October 2024282
September 2024373
August 2024335
July 2024301

A total of 12182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1107.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251230
April 20251055
March 20251103
February 2025956
January 20251094
December 20241033
November 20241031
October 20241144
September 20241157
August 20241154
July 20241225

A total of 1357 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025150
March 2025111
February 2025120
January 2025114
December 2024102
November 202499
October 2024132
September 2024158
August 2024103
July 2024121

A total of 1852 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 168.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025201
April 2025160
March 2025164
February 2025122
January 2025143
December 2024200
November 2024167
October 2024159
September 2024128
August 2024197
July 2024211

A total of 6403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 582.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 735 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025721
April 2025630
March 2025735
February 2025459
January 2025517
December 2024440
November 2024445
October 2024589
September 2024552
August 2024642
July 2024673

A total of 1691 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025143
March 2025185
February 2025131
January 2025131
December 2024123
November 2024163
October 2024167
September 2024158
August 2024196
July 2024147

A total of 1390 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 202591
March 2025113
February 2025159
January 2025105
December 2024114
November 2024146
October 2024122
September 2024176
August 2024129
July 2024108

A total of 1120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202591
April 202579
March 202590
February 202595
January 202599
December 202487
November 2024119
October 2024123
September 2024102
August 2024107
July 2024128

A total of 686 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202546
March 202554
February 202551
January 202582
December 202455
November 202474
October 202488
September 202455
August 202463
July 202464

A total of 208 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202427
October 202420
September 202421
August 202424
July 202436

A total of 2228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 202.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025232
April 2025181
March 2025191
February 2025172
January 2025161
December 2024206
November 2024194
October 2024210
September 2024203
August 2024242
July 2024236

A total of 326 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202548
March 202522
February 202519
January 202528
December 202433
November 202424
October 202420
September 202429
August 202433
July 202430

A total of 459 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202550
March 202553
February 202535
January 202544
December 202425
November 202442
October 202454
September 202427
August 202438
July 202436

High Crime Locations North Northamptonshire in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total68
Shoplifting53
Anti-social behaviour7
Robbery3
Bicycle theft3
Public order2
2. Hanwood Park Avenue (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Other crime3
3. Market Street (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft3
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting27
5. Green Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20

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