Crime Rate in Brickhill and Queensway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brickhill and Queensway

The total recorded crimes in Brickhill and Queensway, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brickhill and Queensway crime rate of 4.19 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 Brickhill and Queensway, encompassing approximately 32,011 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Brickhill and Queensway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kilnway with total crimes: 10
  • Minerva Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Brickhill and Queensway?

To understand the safety of Brickhill and Queensway, we need to analyze Brickhill and Queensway crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Brickhill and Queensway reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,738 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brickhill and Queensway witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Brickhill and Queensway experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,638 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brickhill and Queensway witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Northamptonshire, Brickhill and Queensway has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brickhill and Queensway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brickhill and Queensway has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 4.19 ranking 9th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Brickhill and Queensway crimes were 1,738. The crime rate of Brickhill and Queensway in 2024 was 54.29 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brickhill and Queensway were around 1,638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.17 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brickhill and Queensway)CrimesRank (Brickhill and Queensway)CrimesRank (Brickhill and Queensway)
Croyland and Swanspool355 13,940 12,743 1
Northall333 23,415 22,505 2
Kingswood234 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester152 52,142 42,051 4
Lloyds176 42,127 52,029 5
Higham Ferrers137 81,806 61,579 7
Corby Rural149 61,792 71,334 9
Hatton Park140 71,419 121,238 12
Windmill118 111,616 91,387 8
Rushden South102 171,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West110 141,430 101,079 15
Clover Hill134 101,331 151,207 13
Wicksteed110 131,410 131,293 11
Corby West114 121,093 161,197 14
Finedon105 161,382 141,036 16
Desborough106 15759 25857 19
Irthlingborough87 201,051 17931 17
Oakley76 23915 18918 18
Ise91 18853 22727 24
Burton and Broughton90 19900 19748 22
Earls Barton87 21787 24813 20
Raunds66 24889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley79 22868 21738 23
Thrapston64 25810 23703 25
Oundle35 26566 26522 26

Brickhill and Queensway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
September 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 757 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202548
March 202551
February 202552
January 202553
December 202446
November 202460
October 202445
September 202462
August 202460
July 202455
June 2024104
May 202463

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202530
March 202538
February 202540
January 202515
December 202425
November 202419
October 202426
September 202421
August 202441
July 202422
June 202442
May 202429

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202421
October 202410
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202434
May 20243

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brickhill and Queensway in May 2025

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

1. Wordsworth Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons1
2. Kilnway (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Minerva Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Pope Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Goldsmith Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birchfield Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shelley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
9. Oakley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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