Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, North Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 1.91 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garston Road with total crimes: 24
  • Reigate Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Bampton Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Kingswood?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Kingswood reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,577 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingswood experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,474 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 ranking 3th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 2,577. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 2,474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Burton and Broughton70 23900 19748 22
Earls Barton59 25787 24813 20
Raunds78 20889 20794 21
Thrapston60 24810 23703 25
Oundle36 26566 26522 26

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (117 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202560
January 202570
December 202462
November 202489
October 202484
September 2024117
August 202493
July 202499
June 2024172
May 202499
April 202491

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202537
January 202526
December 202428
November 202427
October 202434
September 202443
August 202434
July 202429
June 202476
May 202438
April 202433

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 20247
September 202414
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202513
December 202419
November 202420
October 202417
September 202426
August 202423
July 20248
June 202434
May 202420
April 202410

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202516
January 202527
December 202423
November 202421
October 202418
September 202425
August 202420
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 202411
July 202416
June 202424
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Kingswood in March 2025

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

1. Garston Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Reigate Walk (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bampton Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Dorking Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dunedin Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
6. Kenilworth (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Sandby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gunnell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lely Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Exmouth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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