Crime Rate in North Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Town

The total recorded crimes in North Town, Rushmoor, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Town crime rate of 4.91 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 Town, encompassing approximately 21,177 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
North Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pegasus Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Blacksmith Close with total crimes: 9
  • Deadbrook Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is North Town?

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

  • Relative to Rushmoor:

    • In 2024, North Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rushmoor average, with 700 crimes compared to 771.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Town witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

    • In 2023, North Town had fewer crimes than the Rushmoor average, with 671 crimes compared to 703. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, North Town witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rushmoor, North Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

North Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Town has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Rushmoor, UK

In 2024, the total North Town crimes were 700. The crime rate of North Town in 2024 was 33.05 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Town were around 671 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.68 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Town)CrimesRank (North Town)CrimesRank (North Town)
Cove and Southwood76 41,357 21,251 1
Wellington137 11,471 11,016 2
Rowhill76 5889 3942 3
Cherrywood83 3795 4758 4
St Mark's39 10690 8673 5
West Heath50 8776 5480 11
Aldershot Park74 6680 9662 7
Knellwood35 12696 7620 9
Manor Park62 7679 10604 10
Empress35 11515 11623 8
St John's41 9386 13475 12
Fernhill28 13394 12359 13

North Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 202513
March 20254
January 20256
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202512
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 202414
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202523
April 202532
March 202526
February 202522
January 202527
December 202424
November 202416
October 202414
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations North Town in July 2025

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

1. Pegasus Avenue (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Blacksmith Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
3. Deadbrook Lane (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coppice Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Eastern Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Holly Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Nursery Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Canning Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Roberts Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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