Crime Rate in Higham Ferrers: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higham Ferrers

The total recorded crimes in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higham Ferrers crime rate of 7.95 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 Higham Ferrers, encompassing approximately 17,241 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Higham Ferrers Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Court with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

How safe is Higham Ferrers?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Higham Ferrers reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,806 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Higham Ferrers witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Higham Ferrers experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 1,579 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Higham Ferrers witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Higham Ferrers Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Higham Ferrers has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 7.95 ranking 8th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Higham Ferrers crimes were 1,806. The crime rate of Higham Ferrers in 2024 was 104.74 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Higham Ferrers were around 1,579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.58 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Higham Ferrers)CrimesRank (Higham Ferrers)CrimesRank (Higham Ferrers)
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
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
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

Higham Ferrers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 557 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202528
March 202532
February 202536
January 202535
December 202434
November 202428
October 202447
September 202448
August 202436
July 202434
June 2024104
May 202454

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 398 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202531
March 202554
February 202529
January 202534
December 202427
November 202429
October 202425
September 202418
August 202418
July 202425
June 202434
May 202431

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202527
March 202517
February 202519
January 202523
December 20246
November 202411
October 202433
September 202417
August 202433
July 202441
June 202452
May 202450

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Higham Ferrers in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Court (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting16
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
4. Batsmans Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peck Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
6. Upper George Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Upper Kings Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. George Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. College Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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