Crime Rate in Nene Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nene Valley

The total recorded crimes in Nene Valley, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nene Valley crime rate of 5.75 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 Nene Valley, encompassing approximately 20,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Nene Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Tanglewood with total crimes: 11
  • Hardingstone Lane with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Nene Valley has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 5.75 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nene Valley)CrimesRank (Nene Valley)CrimesRank (Nene Valley)
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
Kingsthorpe South229 31,974 81,775 8
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
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

Nene Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202536
May 202540
April 202521
March 202537
February 202522
January 202535
December 202430
November 202439
October 202433
September 202425
August 202430

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202511
April 202515
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 202417
September 202418
August 202419

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 20259
April 20258
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Nene Valley in July 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Tanglewood (Map)
Total11
Other theft10
Possession of weapons1
3. Hardingstone Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Waterside Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Orchard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hutchcraft Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cross Waters Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Rhosili Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shoal Creek (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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