Crime Rate in Woodford and Weedon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodford and Weedon

The total recorded crimes in Woodford and Weedon, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodford and Weedon crime rate of 24.10 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 Woodford and Weedon, encompassing approximately 1,867 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Woodford and Weedon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flore Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Regency Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bootmaker Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Woodford and Weedon?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Woodford and Weedon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 625 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodford and Weedon recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woodford and Weedon had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 482 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodford and Weedon recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodford and Weedon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Woodford and Weedon has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 24.10 ranking 26th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodford and Weedon crimes were 625. The crime rate of Woodford and Weedon in 2024 was 334.74 (year) or 27.90 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodford and Weedon were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 258.15 (year) or 21.51 (month) ranking 30 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
Sixfields174 52,414 31,919 5
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
Hackleton and Grange Park37 30535 29576 25
Deanshanger41 29606 25576 26
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Woodford and Weedon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20245
August 202418
July 202414
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202523
December 202419
November 202424
October 202416
September 202422
August 202423
July 202415
June 202432
May 202421
April 202420

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202426
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Woodford and Weedon in March 2025

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

1. Flore Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Regency Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bootmaker Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. The Croft (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Well Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Ordnance Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. West Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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