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 May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hunsbury and Shelfleys crime rate of 3.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mere Close with total crimes: 5
  • Yeoman Meadow with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hunsbury and Shelfleys)CrimesRank (East Hunsbury and Shelfleys)CrimesRank (East Hunsbury and Shelfleys)
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
Delapre and Rushmere124 101,237 121,221 12
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
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

East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202511
March 202515
February 202522
January 202528
December 202425
November 202422
October 202421
September 202429
August 202428
July 202426
June 202474
May 202416

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202510
February 202523
January 202524
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411
July 202418
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Mere Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Yeoman Meadow (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Butts Croft Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodpecker Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Hunsbury Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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