Crime Rate in Kingsthorpe South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsthorpe South

The total recorded crimes in Kingsthorpe South, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsthorpe South crime rate of 6.93 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (91) incidents (22.97% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
Kingsthorpe South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 90
  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 19
  • Addlecroft Close with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Kingsthorpe South has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 6.93 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe South)CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe South)CrimesRank (Kingsthorpe South)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
St. George278 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm189 51,981 72,171 3
Sixfields177 72,414 31,919 5
Talavera179 62,150 42,019 4
Abington and Phippsville226 42,080 61,917 6
Dallington Spencer154 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands117 111,584 91,486 9
Moulton137 91,351 111,236 11
Daventry East119 101,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere91 181,237 121,221 12
Nene Valley116 121,069 15867 18
Boothville and Parklands81 221,099 131,082 13
Braunston and Crick100 131,015 18857 19
Riverside Park92 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade97 141,087 14920 15
Deanshanger94 15606 25576 26
Kingsthorpe North91 17915 20899 16
Daventry West88 191,016 17889 17
Duston West and St. Crispin85 20936 19668 20
Long Buckby59 25605 26663 21
Duston East73 23897 21638 23
Silverstone84 21584 27572 27
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys55 27728 23645 22
Brackley47 29785 22608 24
Woodford and Weedon47 30625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park61 24535 29576 25
Brixworth56 26557 28510 29
Bugbrooke44 31517 30530 28
Middleton Cheney51 28493 31471 31

Kingsthorpe South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (74 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202512
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 617 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202557
May 202545
April 202558
March 202559
February 202533
January 202555
December 202434
November 202461
October 202449
September 202456
August 202468

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202522
May 202525
April 202533
March 202534
February 202523
January 202523
December 202429
November 202416
October 202422
September 202431
August 202432

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20244

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202574
May 202534
April 202543
March 202541
February 202518
January 202525
December 202414
November 202448
October 202427
September 202428
August 202413

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202510
April 202514
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 202513
January 20251
December 20245
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsthorpe South in July 2025

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

1. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Osborne Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Addlecroft Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whilton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Drugs1
7. Eastern Avenue North (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
8. Kingsland Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Langdale Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingsland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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