Crime Rate in North Northamptonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Northamptonshire

The total recorded crimes in North Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 3,162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Northamptonshire crime rate of 8.79 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 North Northamptonshire, encompassing approximately 359,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1103) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (735) incidents (60.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (318) incidents (25.20% increase)
North Northamptonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 89
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26

North Northamptonshire Police Info:

Northamptonshire Police

North Northamptonshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Croyland and Swanspool (323 crimes), and the safest, Oundle (36 crimes), is 287 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Northamptonshire.

Similarly, the area of Kettering Town & West (279 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to King's Cliffe, Woodnewton & Easton (22 crimes), with a difference of 257 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Northamptonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Croyland and Swanspool323
Northall312
Kingswood202
Corby Rural167
Lloyds155

Safest Wards:

Irthlingborough72
Burton and Broughton70
Thrapston60
Earls Barton59
Oundle36

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kettering Town & West279
Central Wellingborough257
Corby Village & Weldon199
Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat142
Corby Kingswood128

Safest Areas:

Broughton, Mawsley & Loddington30
Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham28
Oundle, Warmington & Titchmarsh27
Ringstead, Woodford & Stanwick22
King's Cliffe, Woodnewton & Easton22

North Northamptonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (735 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 956 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 459 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1094 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (517 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1033 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 440 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1031 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (445 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1144 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (589 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1157 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (552 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1154 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (642 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1225 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 673 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1260 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202519
January 202528
December 202433
November 202424
October 202420
September 202429
August 202433
July 202430
June 202464

A total of 422 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202535
January 202544
December 202425
November 202442
October 202454
September 202427
August 202438
July 202436
June 202468

A total of 2219 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 221.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 404 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025191
February 2025172
January 2025161
December 2024206
November 2024194
October 2024210
September 2024203
August 2024242
July 2024236
June 2024404

A total of 212 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202427
October 202420
September 202421
August 202424
July 202436
June 202432

A total of 3175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 317.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 472 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025318
February 2025254
January 2025280
December 2024269
November 2024291
October 2024282
September 2024373
August 2024335
July 2024301
June 2024472

A total of 1450 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 145.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025113
February 2025159
January 2025105
December 2024114
November 2024146
October 2024122
September 2024176
August 2024129
July 2024108
June 2024278

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 1751 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 175.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 350 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025185
February 2025131
January 2025131
December 2024123
November 2024163
October 2024167
September 2024158
August 2024196
July 2024147
June 2024350

A total of 1801 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 180.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025164
February 2025122
January 2025143
December 2024200
November 2024167
October 2024159
September 2024128
August 2024197
July 2024211
June 2024310

A total of 718 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202551
January 202582
December 202455
November 202474
October 202488
September 202455
August 202463
July 202464
June 2024132

A total of 1354 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025111
February 2025120
January 2025114
December 2024102
November 202499
October 2024132
September 2024158
August 2024103
July 2024121
June 2024294

A total of 1154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 115.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202595
January 202599
December 202487
November 2024119
October 2024123
September 2024102
August 2024107
July 2024128
June 2024204

A total of 12055 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1205.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251103
February 2025956
January 20251094
December 20241033
November 20241031
October 20241144
September 20241157
August 20241154
July 20241225
June 20242158

A total of 6312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 631.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1260 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025735
February 2025459
January 2025517
December 2024440
November 2024445
October 2024589
September 2024552
August 2024642
July 2024673
June 20241260

High Crime Locations North Northamptonshire in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total89
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting29
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting15
Other theft4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
4. Garston Road (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
5. High Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
6. Hanwood Park Avenue (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3

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