Crime Rate in North Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Town

The total recorded crimes in North Town, Rushmoor, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Town crime rate of 2.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
North Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Coppice Square with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the North Town has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Town)CrimesRank (North Town)CrimesRank (North Town)
Cove and Southwood75 21,357 21,251 1
Wellington115 11,471 11,016 2
Rowhill74 3889 3942 3
Cherrywood73 4795 4758 4
St Mark's50 8690 8673 5
West Heath49 9776 5480 11
Knellwood52 6696 7620 9
Aldershot Park43 10680 9662 7
Manor Park51 7679 10604 10
Empress37 12515 11623 8
Fernhill39 11394 12359 13
St John's35 13386 13475 12

North Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202532
March 202526
February 202522
January 202527
December 202424
November 202416
October 202414
September 202422
August 202420
July 202424
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 202414
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 20254
January 20256
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations North Town in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coppice Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nursery Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Holly Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. White Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Blacksmith Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Squirrel Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Mallory Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pegasus Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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