Crime Rate in Kingsthorpe South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsthorpe South

The total recorded crimes in Kingsthorpe South, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsthorpe South crime rate of 5.81 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (78.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (127.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
Kingsthorpe South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 38
  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 11
  • Kingsland Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kingsthorpe South has recorded 192 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 ranking 4th 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.

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
Dallington Spencer146 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands121 91,584 91,486 9
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

Kingsthorpe South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202523
January 202523
December 202429
November 202416
October 202422
September 202431
August 202432
July 202428
June 202450
May 202432
April 202426

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202518
January 202525
December 202414
November 202448
October 202427
September 202428
August 202413
July 202430
June 202436
May 202414
April 20243

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202418
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
April 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Kingsthorpe South in March 2025

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

1. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Osborne Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Kingsland Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cranford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Norton Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Kingsland Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Whilton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Newnham Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Campus Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1

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