Crime Rate in Sixfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sixfields

The total recorded crimes in Sixfields, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sixfields crime rate of 6.19 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 Sixfields, encompassing approximately 28,581 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Sixfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate Road with total crimes: 8
  • Thorn Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sixfields?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Sixfields reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,414 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sixfields witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Sixfields experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,919 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sixfields witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Northamptonshire, Sixfields has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sixfields Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sixfields has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 ranking 7th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sixfields crimes were 2,414. The crime rate of Sixfields in 2024 was 84.46 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sixfields were around 1,919 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.14 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sixfields)CrimesRank (Sixfields)CrimesRank (Sixfields)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
St. George278 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm189 51,981 72,171 3
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
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

Sixfields 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 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 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202518
May 202510
April 202513
March 202516
February 202511
January 202510
December 202422
November 202412
October 202412
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202514
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202577
May 202564
April 202554
March 202567
February 202540
January 202561
December 202477
November 202469
October 202466
September 202483
August 202452

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202543
May 202553
April 202546
March 202530
February 202528
January 202520
December 202427
November 202423
October 202425
September 202428
August 202451

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 20259
April 20257
March 202517
February 202512
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sixfields in July 2025

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

1. Westgate Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thorn Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Spencer Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Saddleback Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
5. Staines Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Franklin Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Rounding Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Black Cat Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Archangel Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Ashbrow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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