Crime Rate in Headlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headlands

The total recorded crimes in Headlands, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headlands crime rate of 3.34 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 Headlands, encompassing approximately 36,197 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Headlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Lindsay Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Broughton Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Headlands?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Headlands reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,584 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Headlands witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Headlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,486 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Headlands witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Northamptonshire, Headlands has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Headlands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Headlands has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 9th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Headlands crimes were 1,584. The crime rate of Headlands in 2024 was 43.76 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headlands were around 1,486 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.05 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking 9 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
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
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

Headlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202531
January 202553
December 202429
November 202440
October 202448
September 202439
August 202443
July 202445
June 202486
May 202452
April 202456

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 202422
August 202420
July 202423
June 202430
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 202414
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202424
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 20259
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202415
August 202419
July 202440
June 202484
May 202419
April 202414

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411
June 202424
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202513
January 202510
December 20242
November 20246
October 202419
September 202413
August 20248
July 202419
June 202414
May 202412
April 20248

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Headlands in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lindsay Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
3. Broughton Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Norman Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Dryland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Grange Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cherry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
8. Rosgill Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Laburnum Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Briton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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