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 July 2025 are around 226 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abington and Phippsville crime rate of 4.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (48.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
Abington and Phippsville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Bouverie Street with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Abington and Phippsville has recorded 226 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abington and Phippsville)CrimesRank (Abington and Phippsville)CrimesRank (Abington and Phippsville)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
St. George278 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm189 51,981 72,171 3
Sixfields177 72,414 31,919 5
Kingsthorpe South229 31,974 81,775 8
Talavera179 62,150 42,019 4
Dallington Spencer154 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands117 111,584 91,486 9
Moulton137 91,351 111,236 11
Daventry East119 101,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere91 181,237 121,221 12
Nene Valley116 121,069 15867 18
Boothville and Parklands81 221,099 131,082 13
Braunston and Crick100 131,015 18857 19
Riverside Park92 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade97 141,087 14920 15
Deanshanger94 15606 25576 26
Kingsthorpe North91 17915 20899 16
Daventry West88 191,016 17889 17
Duston West and St. Crispin85 20936 19668 20
Long Buckby59 25605 26663 21
Duston East73 23897 21638 23
Silverstone84 21584 27572 27
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys55 27728 23645 22
Brackley47 29785 22608 24
Woodford and Weedon47 30625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park61 24535 29576 25
Brixworth56 26557 28510 29
Bugbrooke44 31517 30530 28
Middleton Cheney51 28493 31471 31

Abington and Phippsville 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 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202545
May 202546
April 202550
March 202554
February 202539
January 202550
December 202448
November 202456
October 202445
September 202455
August 202451

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202533
May 202533
April 202517
March 202532
February 202523
January 202518
December 202416
November 202415
October 202418
September 202421
August 202438

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 202510
March 202511
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202514
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 452 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202521
May 202516
April 202540
March 202578
February 202548
January 202579
December 202442
November 202425
October 202437
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 202515
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 202417
August 202425

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202510
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Abington and Phippsville in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bouverie Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. New Town Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
7. Abington Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. A5095 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. The Nurseries (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Florence Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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