Crime Rate in Irchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Irchester

The total recorded crimes in Irchester, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Irchester crime rate of 61.21 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 Irchester, encompassing approximately 2,483 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-4.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Irchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Street with total crimes: 24
  • Fullwell Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Irchester?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Irchester reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,142 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Irchester witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Irchester experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,051 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Irchester witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Irchester Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Irchester has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 61.21 ranking 5th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Irchester crimes were 2,142. The crime rate of Irchester in 2024 was 862.56 (year) or 71.88 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Irchester were around 2,051 crimes with yearly crime rate of 825.92 (year) or 68.83 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Irchester)CrimesRank (Irchester)CrimesRank (Irchester)
Croyland and Swanspool355 13,940 12,743 1
Northall333 23,415 22,505 2
Kingswood234 32,577 32,474 3
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
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

Irchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 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 (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202546
March 202545
February 202526
January 202539
December 202416
November 202415
October 202422
September 202430
August 202411
July 202446
June 202480
May 202481

A total of 829 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202567
March 202557
February 202544
January 202567
December 202458
November 202463
October 202466
September 202454
August 202466
July 202476
June 2024102
May 202445

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
January 202512
December 20243
November 202418
October 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202515
February 20256
January 202513
November 202412
October 20241
September 202416
August 202415
July 20247
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202417
October 20249
September 20243
August 202435
July 20246
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 20253
January 202515
December 20249
November 202418
October 202421
September 20247
August 20243
July 202415
June 20242
May 202420

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 202422
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 202433
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
November 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
February 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 202412
July 20249
June 202430
May 202430

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Irchester in May 2025

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

1. Green Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Fullwell Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Burglary3
Other theft3
4. Park Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Manor Court (Map)
Total6
Public order6
6. Manor Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
7. Hazelden Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. London Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Barringers Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Saint Marys Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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