Crime Rate in Abington and Phippsville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abington and Phippsville

The total recorded crimes in Abington and Phippsville, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abington and Phippsville crime rate of 4.14 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 Abington and Phippsville, encompassing approximately 55,780 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
Abington and Phippsville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 27
  • Hospital with total crimes: 19

How safe is Abington and Phippsville?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Abington and Phippsville reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,080 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abington and Phippsville witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Abington and Phippsville experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,917 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abington and Phippsville witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abington and Phippsville Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Abington and Phippsville has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 3th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Abington and Phippsville crimes were 2,080. The crime rate of Abington and Phippsville in 2024 was 37.29 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abington and Phippsville were around 1,917 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.37 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)
Castle589 17,015 15,418 1
St. George259 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm151 61,981 72,171 3
Sixfields174 52,414 31,919 5
Talavera148 72,150 42,019 4
Kingsthorpe South192 41,974 81,775 8
Dallington Spencer146 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands121 91,584 91,486 9
Daventry East111 121,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere116 101,237 121,221 12
Moulton113 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands91 161,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park105 131,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade85 181,087 14920 15
Nene Valley97 141,069 15867 18
Kingsthorpe North91 15915 20899 16
Daventry West81 191,016 17889 17
Braunston and Crick87 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin56 21936 19668 20
Duston East61 20897 21638 23
Long Buckby50 22605 26663 21
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys45 27728 23645 22
Brackley49 24785 22608 24
Brixworth50 23557 28510 29
Woodford and Weedon45 26625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park37 30535 29576 25
Deanshanger41 29606 25576 26
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Abington and Phippsville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (78 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (79 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (31 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202539
January 202550
December 202448
November 202456
October 202445
September 202455
August 202451
July 202453
June 2024100
May 202447
April 202445

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202523
January 202518
December 202416
November 202415
October 202418
September 202421
August 202438
July 202444
June 202466
May 202440
April 202427

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202515
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 202417
August 202425
July 202428
June 202462
May 202412
April 202431

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202428
May 202416
April 202416

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202548
January 202579
December 202442
November 202425
October 202437
September 202416
August 202416
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241
April 20246

High Crime Locations Abington and Phippsville in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting44
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A5095 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Wilby Street (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Collins Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Abington Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
9. New Town Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bouverie Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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