Crime Rate in Irchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Irchester

The total recorded crimes in Irchester, North Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Irchester crime rate of 64.43 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 Irchester, encompassing approximately 2,483 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Irchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Close with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Saint Marys Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is Irchester?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Irchester reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,142 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Irchester witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Irchester experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,051 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Irchester witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Irchester Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Irchester has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 64.43 ranking 6th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Irchester crimes were 2,142. The crime rate of Irchester in 2024 was 862.56 (year) or 71.88 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Irchester were around 2,051 crimes with yearly crime rate of 825.92 (year) or 68.83 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Irchester)CrimesRank (Irchester)CrimesRank (Irchester)
Croyland and Swanspool295 23,940 12,743 1
Northall332 13,415 22,505 2
Kingswood253 32,577 32,474 3
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
Desborough76 22759 25857 19
Burton and Broughton57 26900 19748 22
Raunds93 20889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley78 21868 21738 23
Thrapston67 24810 23703 25
Oundle73 23566 26522 26

Irchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 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 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202534
May 202536
April 202546
March 202545
February 202526
January 202539
December 202416
November 202415
October 202422
September 202430
August 202411

A total of 702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202557
May 202564
April 202567
March 202557
February 202544
January 202567
December 202458
November 202463
October 202466
September 202454
August 202466

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 202422
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 20253
January 202515
December 20249
November 202418
October 202421
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 202510
April 20257
March 202515
February 20256
January 202513
November 202412
October 20241
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202513
April 202516
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202417
October 20249
September 20243
August 202435

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
April 202513
February 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
March 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 202412

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
May 20253
February 20253
January 202512
December 20243
November 202418
October 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
December 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Irchester in July 2025

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

1. Windmill Close (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Saint Marys Road (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Poplar Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Blackmile Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Hazelden Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Mansfield Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
9. Irchester Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Feast Field Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6

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