Crime Rate in Corby West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Corby West

The total recorded crimes in Corby West, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Corby West crime rate of 3.68 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 Corby West, encompassing approximately 30,952 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Corby West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Skye Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wilby Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Corby West?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Corby West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1093 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Corby West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Corby West had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,197 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Corby West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Corby West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Corby West has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 12th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Corby West crimes were 1,093. The crime rate of Corby West in 2024 was 35.31 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Corby West were around 1,197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.67 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Corby West)CrimesRank (Corby West)CrimesRank (Corby West)
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
Brickhill and Queensway134 91,738 81,638 6
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
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

Corby West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 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 (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202514
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202414
July 202422
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202534
March 202539
February 202524
January 202527
December 202428
November 202429
October 202428
September 202436
August 202441
July 202444
June 202470
May 202443

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 202415
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202410
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Corby West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Skye Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
3. Wilby Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Lawns (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shoreham Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Abington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Colne Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Denford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Burgess Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Spiers Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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