Crime Rate in Riverside Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside Park

The total recorded crimes in Riverside Park, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside Park crime rate of 3.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Riverside Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Park Avenue South with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Riverside Park has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside Park)CrimesRank (Riverside Park)CrimesRank (Riverside Park)
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
Towcester and Roade67 221,087 14920 15
Nene Valley92 141,069 15867 18
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

Riverside Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 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 (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202547
March 202549
February 202535
January 202528
December 202438
November 202446
October 202440
September 202438
August 202450
July 202450
June 202474
May 202439

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202520
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 20247
July 202417
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 202416
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Riverside Park in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
3. Park Avenue South (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Chipsey Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Swinford Hollow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Drywell Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bestwell Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Fairoaks (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Flaxwell Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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