Crime Rate in Delapre and Rushmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Delapre and Rushmere

The total recorded crimes in Delapre and Rushmere, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Delapre and Rushmere crime rate of 5.28 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 Delapre and Rushmere, encompassing approximately 23,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Delapre and Rushmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camborne Close with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10
  • Delapre Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Delapre and Rushmere?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Delapre and Rushmere demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1237 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Delapre and Rushmere witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Delapre and Rushmere had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,221 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Delapre and Rushmere witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Northamptonshire, Delapre and Rushmere has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Delapre and Rushmere Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Delapre and Rushmere has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 5.28 ranking 10th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Delapre and Rushmere crimes were 1,237. The crime rate of Delapre and Rushmere in 2024 was 52.68 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Delapre and Rushmere were around 1,221 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.00 (year) or 4.33 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Delapre and Rushmere)CrimesRank (Delapre and Rushmere)CrimesRank (Delapre and Rushmere)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
St. George250 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm156 71,981 72,171 3
Sixfields181 32,414 31,919 5
Talavera173 42,150 42,019 4
Dallington Spencer125 92,086 51,827 7
Abington and Phippsville160 52,080 61,917 6
Kingsthorpe South157 61,974 81,775 8
Daventry East136 81,531 101,282 10
Headlands114 121,584 91,486 9
Moulton123 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands96 131,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park86 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade67 221,087 14920 15
Nene Valley92 141,069 15867 18
Daventry West90 151,016 17889 17
Kingsthorpe North77 18915 20899 16
Braunston and Crick82 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin76 19936 19668 20
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys75 20728 23645 22
Long Buckby56 24605 26663 21
Duston East71 21897 21638 23
Brackley51 25785 22608 24
Hackleton and Grange Park57 23535 29576 25
Woodford and Weedon48 27625 24482 30
Deanshanger49 26606 25576 26
Silverstone38 30584 27572 27
Bugbrooke41 28517 30530 28
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29
Middleton Cheney32 31493 31471 31

Delapre and Rushmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202542
March 202534
February 202518
January 202542
December 202440
November 202425
October 202445
September 202429
August 202435
July 202441
June 202464
May 202446

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202533
March 202518
February 202519
January 202511
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 202420
August 202437
July 202420
June 202444
May 202422

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 202512
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Delapre and Rushmere in May 2025

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

1. Camborne Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Delapre Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Thirlestane Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Salcey Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Alton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Ripon Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ransome Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rothersthorpe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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