Crime Rate in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys

The total recorded crimes in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hunsbury and Shelfleys crime rate of 2.04 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 East Hunsbury and Shelfleys, encompassing approximately 22,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Hunsbury and Shelfleys?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 728 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 645 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 27th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total East Hunsbury and Shelfleys crimes were 728. The crime rate of East Hunsbury and Shelfleys in 2024 was 33.06 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.29 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 22 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
Duston East61 20897 21638 23
Long Buckby50 22605 26663 21
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

East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202522
January 202528
December 202425
November 202422
October 202421
September 202429
August 202428
July 202426
June 202474
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202523
January 202524
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411
July 202418
June 202432
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations East Hunsbury and Shelfleys in March 2025

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

1. Merlin Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Claregate (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hunsbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Clannell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Weavers (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Swift Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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