Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 2.21 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-3.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garston Road with total crimes: 20
  • Bampton Court with total crimes: 12
  • Stuart Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Kingswood?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Kingswood reported a higher crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,577 crimes compared to 1,502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Kingswood experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 2,474 crimes compared to 1,303. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 234 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 3th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 2,577. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 2,474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
Croyland and Swanspool355 13,940 12,743 1
Northall333 23,415 22,505 2
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
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

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (117 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 202512
February 202510
January 202512
December 202413
November 202410
October 20247
September 202414
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202540
February 202537
January 202526
December 202428
November 202427
October 202434
September 202443
August 202434
July 202429
June 202476
May 202438

A total of 1182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202583
March 202574
February 202560
January 202570
December 202462
November 202489
October 202484
September 2024117
August 202493
July 202499
June 2024172
May 202499

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20258
March 202518
February 202514
January 202513
December 202419
November 202420
October 202417
September 202426
August 202423
July 20248
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 202411
July 202416
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202531
March 202524
February 202516
January 202527
December 202423
November 202421
October 202418
September 202425
August 202420
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Kingswood in May 2025

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

1. Garston Road (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bampton Court (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Stuart Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Highbrook (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harrogate Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balmoral (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Cromarty Court (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
8. Dorking Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Oakley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Exmouth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order2

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