Crime Rate in Sixfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sixfields

The total recorded crimes in Sixfields, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sixfields crime rate of 6.09 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (67.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
Sixfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Westgate Road with total crimes: 10
  • Darter Way with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sixfields has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 6.09 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)
Castle589 17,015 15,418 1
St. George259 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm151 61,981 72,171 3
Abington and Phippsville231 32,080 61,917 6
Talavera148 72,150 42,019 4
Kingsthorpe South192 41,974 81,775 8
Dallington Spencer146 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands121 91,584 91,486 9
Daventry East111 121,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere116 101,237 121,221 12
Moulton113 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands91 161,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park105 131,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade85 181,087 14920 15
Nene Valley97 141,069 15867 18
Kingsthorpe North91 15915 20899 16
Daventry West81 191,016 17889 17
Braunston and Crick87 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin56 21936 19668 20
Duston East61 20897 21638 23
Long Buckby50 22605 26663 21
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys45 27728 23645 22
Brackley49 24785 22608 24
Brixworth50 23557 28510 29
Woodford and Weedon45 26625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park37 30535 29576 25
Deanshanger41 29606 25576 26
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Sixfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202540
January 202561
December 202477
November 202469
October 202466
September 202483
August 202452
July 202471
June 2024160
May 202474
April 202471

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 202424
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202528
January 202520
December 202427
November 202423
October 202425
September 202428
August 202451
July 202449
June 202462
May 202456
April 202445

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 202424
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 199 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202510
December 202422
November 202412
October 202412
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202430
May 202419
April 202415

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 202419
August 202412
July 202410
June 202452
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Sixfields in March 2025

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

1. Argyle Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Westgate Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Darter Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Saddleback Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Clover Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Spencer Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Tower Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Alma Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Dundee Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Latchet Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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