Crime Rate in Wicksteed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wicksteed

The total recorded crimes in Wicksteed, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wicksteed crime rate of 5.49 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 Wicksteed, encompassing approximately 20,046 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Wicksteed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Close with total crimes: 10
  • Rosemount Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Farnborough Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wicksteed?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Wicksteed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1410 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wicksteed witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Wicksteed had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,293 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wicksteed witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wicksteed Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wicksteed has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 13th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wicksteed crimes were 1,410. The crime rate of Wicksteed in 2024 was 70.34 (year) or 5.86 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wicksteed were around 1,293 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.50 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wicksteed)CrimesRank (Wicksteed)CrimesRank (Wicksteed)
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
Corby West114 121,093 161,197 14
Finedon105 161,382 141,036 16
Desborough106 15759 25857 19
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

Wicksteed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 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 (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 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 Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202541
March 202544
February 202522
January 202542
December 202437
November 202430
October 202442
September 202454
August 202440
July 202449
June 202478
May 202448

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20252
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202523
February 202513
January 202520
December 202413
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 202417
July 202428
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20256
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 202433
August 202419
July 20241
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wicksteed in May 2025

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

1. Barnes Close (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Rosemount Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Farnborough Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Chatsworth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leeson Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barron Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Fishton Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Garfield Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roundhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Spring Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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