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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.14 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

A total of 1153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 164.71 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

A total of 919 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 131.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025127
May 2025147
April 2025150
March 2025111
February 2025120
January 2025114

A total of 7841 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1120.14 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

A total of 4892 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 698.86 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

A total of 416 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 59.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202583
May 202554
April 202546
March 202554
February 202551
January 202582

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202514
April 202514
March 202515
February 202511
January 202511

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258

A total of 634 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 90.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202592
May 202591
April 202579
March 202590
February 202595
January 202599

A total of 2028 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 289.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025256
June 2025265
May 2025319
April 2025336
March 2025318
February 2025254
January 2025280

A total of 1115 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 159.29 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

A total of 813 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 116.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025131
June 202587
May 2025127
April 202591
March 2025113
February 2025159
January 2025105

A total of 1338 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 191.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025229
June 2025172
May 2025232
April 2025181
March 2025191
February 2025172
January 2025161

A total of 321 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 45.86 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

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. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18

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