Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, North Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 253 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 2.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sidmouth Walk with total crimes: 11
  • Eastbrook with total crimes: 9
  • Grimsby Close with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • 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 areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 253 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
Croyland and Swanspool295 23,940 12,743 1
Northall332 13,415 22,505 2
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
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

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 434 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202556
May 202535
April 202525
March 202540
February 202537
January 202526
December 202428
November 202427
October 202434
September 202443
August 202434

A total of 994 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202578
May 202580
April 202583
March 202574
February 202560
January 202570
December 202462
November 202489
October 202484
September 2024117
August 202493

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 202512
April 20252
March 202512
February 202510
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 20247
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
May 202526
April 20258
March 202518
February 202514
January 202513
December 202419
November 202420
October 202417
September 202426
August 202423

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 202510
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202521
April 202517
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202521
May 202523
April 202531
March 202524
February 202516
January 202527
December 202423
November 202421
October 202418
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

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 July 2025

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

1. Sidmouth Walk (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Eastbrook (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Grimsby Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
4. Skipton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Buckfast Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
6. Garston Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Balmoral (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Morland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Robbery2
10. Redgrave Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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