Crime Rate in Desborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Desborough

The total recorded crimes in Desborough, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Desborough crime rate of 7.76 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 Desborough, encompassing approximately 13,657 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (96.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Desborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthingworth Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • B669 with total crimes: 6

How safe is Desborough?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Desborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 759 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Desborough recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Desborough had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 857 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Desborough recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Desborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Desborough has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 7.76 ranking 15th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Desborough crimes were 759. The crime rate of Desborough in 2024 was 55.58 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Desborough were around 857 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.75 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Desborough)CrimesRank (Desborough)CrimesRank (Desborough)
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
Corby West114 121,093 161,197 14
Finedon105 161,382 141,036 16
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

Desborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 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 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202528
March 202525
February 202528
January 202524
December 202425
November 202425
October 202420
September 202424
August 202416
July 202424
June 202432
May 202434

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202514
March 202513
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202412
August 202414
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 202517
February 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 202417
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

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 Desborough in May 2025

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

1. Arthingworth Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
3. B669 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Liner'S Yard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Hornbeam Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Dovedale Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Desborough Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chaplins Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Christopher Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Swift Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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