Crime Rate in Kingsthorpe South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsthorpe South

The total recorded crimes in Kingsthorpe South, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsthorpe South crime rate of 4.75 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 South, encompassing approximately 33,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-22.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-20.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
Kingsthorpe South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 35
  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 10
  • Norton Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Kingsthorpe South?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Kingsthorpe South reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,974 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingsthorpe South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Kingsthorpe South experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,775 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingsthorpe South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsthorpe South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingsthorpe South has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 4.75 ranking 6th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsthorpe South crimes were 1,974. The crime rate of Kingsthorpe South in 2024 was 59.73 (year) or 4.98 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsthorpe South were around 1,775 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.71 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe South)CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe South)CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe South)
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
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202533
March 202534
February 202523
January 202523
December 202429
November 202416
October 202422
September 202431
August 202432
July 202428
June 202450
May 202432

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 371 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202543
March 202541
February 202518
January 202525
December 202414
November 202448
October 202427
September 202428
August 202413
July 202430
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 757 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202558
March 202559
February 202533
January 202555
December 202434
November 202461
October 202449
September 202456
August 202468
July 202443
June 2024138
May 202458

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 202513
January 20251
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 202417
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245

High Crime Locations Kingsthorpe South in May 2025

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

1. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting28
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Osborne Road (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Norton Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Campus Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kingsland Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dorset Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Windyridge (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
9. Bondfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bective View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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