Crime Rate in West Northamptonshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Northamptonshire

The total recorded crimes in West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 3,421 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Northamptonshire crime rate of 8.04 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 West Northamptonshire, encompassing approximately 425,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1252) incidents (8.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (763) incidents (5.97% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (213) incidents (-29.00% decrease)
West Northamptonshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 28
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • St Giles' Terrace with total crimes: 18

West Northamptonshire Police Info:

Northamptonshire Police

West Northamptonshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (500 crimes), and the safest, Middleton Cheney (32 crimes), is 468 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across West Northamptonshire.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre & Semilong (306 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to New Duston West (10 crimes), with a difference of 296 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Northamptonshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle500
St. George250
Sixfields181
Talavera173
Abington and Phippsville160

Safest Wards:

Woodford and Weedon48
Bugbrooke41
Brixworth38
Silverstone38
Middleton Cheney32

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre & Semilong306
Cliftonville & Rushmere267
St Michael's Road126
Daventry Central117
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone116

Safest Areas:

Kings Sutton, Greatworth & Evenley21
Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden19
Clipston, Naseby & Yelvertoft18
Towcester West & Blakesley17
New Duston West10

West Northamptonshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1252 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (763 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1150 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (720 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1189 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (665 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 936 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 548 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (485 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1089 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 457 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1200 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (461 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1245 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (591 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1161 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (566 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1198 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (707 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1357 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 793 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2528 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1270 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202521
February 202517
January 202525
December 202416
November 202412
October 202413
September 202423
August 202441
July 202433
June 202444

A total of 1752 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025136
March 2025128
February 2025132
January 2025137
December 2024109
November 2024135
October 2024135
September 2024170
August 2024119
July 2024123
June 2024296

A total of 3667 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 305.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025213
April 2025300
March 2025419
February 2025338
January 2025343
December 2024209
November 2024254
October 2024314
September 2024262
August 2024242
July 2024295
June 2024478

A total of 649 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202556
March 202562
February 202557
January 202541
December 202439
November 202444
October 202451
September 202448
August 202463
July 202451
June 202478

A total of 15457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1288.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2528 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251252
April 20251150
March 20251189
February 2025936
January 20251152
December 20241089
November 20241200
October 20241245
September 20241161
August 20241198
July 20241357
June 20242528

A total of 2899 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 241.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025208
April 2025220
March 2025210
February 2025167
January 2025187
December 2024217
November 2024228
October 2024249
September 2024216
August 2024249
July 2024270
June 2024478

A total of 2028 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025154
March 2025165
February 2025142
January 2025197
December 2024169
November 2024192
October 2024149
September 2024141
August 2024168
July 2024151
June 2024286

A total of 758 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202563
March 202562
February 202565
January 202555
December 202437
November 202462
October 202459
September 202465
August 202462
July 202460
June 2024112

A total of 2317 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025210
April 2025170
March 2025185
February 2025146
January 2025170
December 2024127
November 2024165
October 2024191
September 2024190
August 2024154
July 2024201
June 2024408

A total of 2736 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025190
April 2025181
March 2025201
February 2025184
January 2025188
December 2024234
November 2024188
October 2024195
September 2024193
August 2024230
July 2024258
June 2024494

A total of 178 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202519
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 202417
October 202421
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202440

A total of 503 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202563
March 202538
February 202527
January 202537
December 202435
November 202424
October 202423
September 202431
August 202445
July 202437
June 202492

A total of 2480 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025142
April 2025146
March 2025182
February 2025113
January 2025150
December 2024151
November 2024172
October 2024226
September 2024250
August 2024250
July 2024222
June 2024476

A total of 8026 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 668.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1270 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025763
April 2025720
March 2025665
February 2025548
January 2025485
December 2024457
November 2024461
October 2024591
September 2024566
August 2024707
July 2024793
June 20241270

High Crime Locations West Northamptonshire in May 2025

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

1. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting28
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
3. St Giles' Terrace (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
4. Malcolm Terrace (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Possession of weapons1
5. Victoria Gardens (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
6. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Other theft4

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