Crime Rate in Desborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Desborough

The total recorded crimes in Desborough, North Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Desborough crime rate of 5.56 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Desborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • B669 with total crimes: 5
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Pipewell Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Desborough has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Desborough)CrimesRank (Desborough)CrimesRank (Desborough)
Croyland and Swanspool295 23,940 12,743 1
Northall332 13,415 22,505 2
Kingswood253 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester160 62,142 42,051 4
Corby Rural222 41,792 71,334 9
Lloyds167 52,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway153 71,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers145 81,806 61,579 7
Windmill128 141,616 91,387 8
Rushden South131 91,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West129 121,430 101,079 15
Corby West130 101,093 161,197 14
Wicksteed129 131,410 131,293 11
Clover Hill129 111,331 151,207 13
Hatton Park115 181,419 121,238 12
Finedon118 161,382 141,036 16
Earls Barton127 15787 24813 20
Irthlingborough101 191,051 17931 17
Ise117 17853 22727 24
Oakley65 25915 18918 18
Burton and Broughton57 26900 19748 22
Raunds93 20889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley78 21868 21738 23
Thrapston67 24810 23703 25
Oundle73 23566 26522 26

Desborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202532
May 202555
April 202528
March 202525
February 202528
January 202524
December 202425
November 202425
October 202420
September 202424
August 202416

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202519
May 202524
April 202514
March 202513
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20259
March 202517
February 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 202417
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Desborough in July 2025

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

1. B669 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pipewell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Liner'S Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Paddock Mews (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Osiers (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. House Martin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rowan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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