Crime Rate in Duston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duston East

The total recorded crimes in Duston East, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duston East crime rate of 2.79 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 Duston East, encompassing approximately 21,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Duston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Limehurst Road with total crimes: 7
  • Berrywood Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Duston East?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Duston East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 897 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Duston East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Duston East had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 638 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Duston East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duston East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Duston East has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 20th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Duston East crimes were 897. The crime rate of Duston East in 2024 was 41.08 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duston East were around 638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.22 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 23 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
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
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

Duston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 20245
August 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 202515
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202416
August 202411
July 202417
June 202418
May 202426
April 202419

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202519
December 202420
November 202422
October 202424
September 202421
August 202431
July 202416
June 202442
May 202426
April 202418

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 202413
November 202413
October 20246
September 20242
August 202417
July 202411
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Duston East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Limehurst Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Berrywood Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Darwin Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Sussex Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Bramhall Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cotswold Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cotswold Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Timken Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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