Crime Rate in Burton and Broughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton and Broughton

The total recorded crimes in Burton and Broughton, North Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton and Broughton crime rate of 7.15 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 Burton and Broughton, encompassing approximately 9,787 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burton and Broughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Orbit Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Sturgess Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burton and Broughton?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Burton and Broughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 900 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burton and Broughton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burton and Broughton had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 748 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burton and Broughton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Northamptonshire, Burton and Broughton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burton and Broughton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burton and Broughton has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 7.15 ranking 23th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burton and Broughton crimes were 900. The crime rate of Burton and Broughton in 2024 was 91.95 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burton and Broughton were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.42 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (North Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (North Northamptonshire)
Croyland and Swanspool323 13,940 12,743 1
Northall312 23,415 22,505 2
Kingswood202 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester142 82,142 42,051 4
Corby Rural167 41,792 71,334 9
Lloyds155 52,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway144 61,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers144 71,806 61,579 7
Windmill107 121,616 91,387 8
Hatton Park138 91,419 121,238 12
Rushden South105 131,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West78 211,430 101,079 15
Clover Hill128 101,331 151,207 13
Wicksteed105 141,410 131,293 11
Finedon107 111,382 141,036 16
Corby West85 171,093 161,197 14
Oakley92 15915 18918 18
Ise91 16853 22727 24
Irthlingborough72 221,051 17931 17
Rothwell and Mawsley81 18868 21738 23
Desborough81 19759 25857 19
Earls Barton59 25787 24813 20
Raunds78 20889 20794 21
Thrapston60 24810 23703 25
Oundle36 26566 26522 26

Burton and Broughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 202413
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202519
December 202422
November 202426
October 202429
September 202430
August 202431
July 202431
June 202448
May 202423
April 202427

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202511
January 202516
December 202417
November 202412
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412
July 202422
June 202452
May 202423
April 20249

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Burton and Broughton in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Orbit Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Sturgess Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alexandra Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Riverview (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rectory Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Mutlow Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. York Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goodwood Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Buckby Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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