Crime Rate in Duston West and St. Crispin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duston West and St. Crispin

The total recorded crimes in Duston West and St. Crispin, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duston West and St. Crispin crime rate of 2.16 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 West and St. Crispin, encompassing approximately 25,945 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Duston West and St. Crispin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rounding Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Roundwood Way with total crimes: 8
  • Howarth Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Duston West and St. Crispin?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Duston West and St. Crispin demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 936 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Duston West and St. Crispin recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Duston West and St. Crispin had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 668 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Duston West and St. Crispin recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duston West and St. Crispin Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Duston West and St. Crispin has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 21th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Duston West and St. Crispin crimes were 936. The crime rate of Duston West and St. Crispin in 2024 was 36.08 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duston West and St. Crispin were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.75 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 20 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 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

Duston West and St. Crispin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 20253
November 20243
October 20248
September 202413
August 20244
July 20244
June 202420
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202528
January 202531
December 202411
November 202427
October 202423
September 202429
August 202425
July 202428
June 202446
May 202433
April 202427

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 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202418
July 202421
June 202438
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20246

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Duston West and St. Crispin in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Duston West and St. Crispin postcode area is presented below.

1. Rounding Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Roundwood Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Howarth Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
4. James Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
5. Jack Parnell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Skinner Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Hever Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Weedon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Touraine Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Hirondelle Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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