Crime Rate in Nene Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nene Valley

The total recorded crimes in Nene Valley, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nene Valley crime rate of 4.56 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 Nene Valley, encompassing approximately 20,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (90.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Nene Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 7
  • Tanglewood with total crimes: 6

How safe is Nene Valley?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Nene Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1069 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Nene Valley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Nene Valley had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 867 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nene Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nene Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nene Valley has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 14th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Nene Valley crimes were 1,069. The crime rate of Nene Valley in 2024 was 53.00 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nene Valley were around 867 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.99 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nene Valley)CrimesRank (Nene Valley)CrimesRank (Nene Valley)
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
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

Nene Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202521
March 202537
February 202522
January 202535
December 202430
November 202439
October 202433
September 202425
August 202430
July 202432
June 202444
May 202430

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 202417
September 202418
August 202419
July 202417
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 202415
July 202411
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 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
April 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Nene Valley in May 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Waterside Way (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Tanglewood (Map)
Total6
Other theft5
Other crime1
4. Long Meadow (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Ditchford Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Hardingstone Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Turnberry Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Stent Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Barn Corner (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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