Crime Rate in Abington and Phippsville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abington and Phippsville

The total recorded crimes in Abington and Phippsville, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abington and Phippsville crime rate of 2.87 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 Abington and Phippsville, encompassing approximately 55,780 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Abington and Phippsville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Abington Avenue with total crimes: 13

How safe is Abington and Phippsville?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Abington and Phippsville reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,080 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abington and Phippsville witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Abington and Phippsville experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,917 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abington and Phippsville witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abington and Phippsville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abington and Phippsville has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 5th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Abington and Phippsville crimes were 2,080. The crime rate of Abington and Phippsville in 2024 was 37.29 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abington and Phippsville were around 1,917 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.37 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abington and Phippsville)CrimesRank (Abington and Phippsville)CrimesRank (Abington and Phippsville)
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
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
Riverside Park86 161,068 161,064 14
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

Abington and Phippsville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (78 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (79 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202517
March 202532
February 202523
January 202518
December 202416
November 202415
October 202418
September 202421
August 202438
July 202444
June 202466
May 202440

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202550
March 202554
February 202539
January 202550
December 202448
November 202456
October 202445
September 202455
August 202451
July 202453
June 2024100
May 202447

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202511
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 212 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 202515
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 202417
August 202425
July 202428
June 202462
May 202412

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 415 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202540
March 202578
February 202548
January 202579
December 202442
November 202425
October 202437
September 202416
August 202416
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Abington and Phippsville in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Abington Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Nurseries (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
6. Collingwood Road (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alfred Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bouverie Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. A5095 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Wilby Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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