Crime Rate in Kingsthorpe North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsthorpe North

The total recorded crimes in Kingsthorpe North, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsthorpe North crime rate of 2.73 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 Kingsthorpe North, encompassing approximately 28,189 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingsthorpe North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westerdale with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Middleton Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kingsthorpe North?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Kingsthorpe North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 915 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingsthorpe North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Kingsthorpe North had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 899 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsthorpe North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingsthorpe North has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 18th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsthorpe North crimes were 915. The crime rate of Kingsthorpe North in 2024 was 32.46 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsthorpe North were around 899 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.89 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe North)CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe North)CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe North)
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
Braunston and Crick82 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin76 19936 19668 20
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys75 20728 23645 22
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

Kingsthorpe North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 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 (22 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202534
March 202525
February 202520
January 202522
December 202444
November 202426
October 202422
September 202424
August 202423
July 202424
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 202415
July 20248
June 202420
May 202422

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202518
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 20247
August 20245
July 202419
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Kingsthorpe North in May 2025

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

1. Westerdale (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Middleton Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. University Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wallbeck Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Osler Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Blakesley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Appletree Gardens (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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