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 March 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Delapre and Rushmere crime rate of 4.94 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
Delapre and Rushmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camborne Close with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Delapre Street with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Delapre and Rushmere has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 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.

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
Abington and Phippsville231 32,080 61,917 6
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
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

Delapre and Rushmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202518
January 202542
December 202440
November 202425
October 202445
September 202429
August 202435
July 202441
June 202464
May 202446
April 202428

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202519
January 202511
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 202420
August 202437
July 202420
June 202444
May 202422
April 202418

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Delapre and Rushmere in March 2025

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

1. Camborne Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Delapre Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Thirlestane Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Euston Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Robbery1
6. Coverack Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Malthouse Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Marvills Mill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Hereward Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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