Crime Rate in Windmill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windmill

The total recorded crimes in Windmill, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windmill crime rate of 4.44 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 Windmill, encompassing approximately 26,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Windmill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tresham Close with total crimes: 17
  • Hodge Way with total crimes: 7
  • Lyveden Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Windmill?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Windmill reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,616 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Windmill witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Windmill experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,387 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Windmill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Windmill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Windmill has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 11th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Windmill crimes were 1,616. The crime rate of Windmill in 2024 was 60.79 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Windmill were around 1,387 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.18 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Windmill)CrimesRank (Windmill)CrimesRank (Windmill)
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
Rushden South102 171,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West110 141,430 101,079 15
Clover Hill134 101,331 151,207 13
Wicksteed110 131,410 131,293 11
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

Windmill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 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 (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202568
March 202543
February 202568
January 202565
December 202450
November 202459
October 202438
September 202454
August 202445
July 202471
June 2024138
May 202468

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202542
March 202527
February 202518
January 202519
December 202412
November 202423
October 202433
September 202424
August 202425
July 202427
June 202454
May 202436

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20258
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 202412
November 202414
October 20248
September 202416
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Windmill in May 2025

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

1. Tresham Close (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Hodge Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Lyveden Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Eastleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dahlia Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bath Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Charlotte Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Brockhill Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lime Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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