Crime Rate in Riverside Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside Park

The total recorded crimes in Riverside Park, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside Park crime rate of 3.62 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 Riverside Park, encompassing approximately 25,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Riverside Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Drywell Court with total crimes: 4
  • Cricklade Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Riverside Park?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Riverside Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1068 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Riverside Park had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,064 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Riverside Park witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Riverside Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Riverside Park has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 16th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside Park crimes were 1,068. The crime rate of Riverside Park in 2024 was 42.05 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside Park were around 1,064 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.89 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside Park)CrimesRank (Riverside Park)CrimesRank (Riverside Park)
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
Nene Valley116 121,069 15867 18
Boothville and Parklands81 221,099 131,082 13
Braunston and Crick100 131,015 18857 19
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

Riverside Park 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202516
April 202522
March 202520
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202538
May 202539
April 202547
March 202549
February 202535
January 202528
December 202438
November 202446
October 202440
September 202438
August 202450

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Riverside Park in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Drywell Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Cricklade Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Beeston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Dulverton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park Avenue South (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Nesbitt Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. Rowlandson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bestwell Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Home Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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