Crime Rate in Billing and Rectory Farm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billing and Rectory Farm

The total recorded crimes in Billing and Rectory Farm, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billing and Rectory Farm crime rate of 4.48 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 Billing and Rectory Farm, encompassing approximately 34,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (86.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Billing and Rectory Farm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gervase Square with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Crowthorp Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Billing and Rectory Farm?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Billing and Rectory Farm reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,981 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Billing and Rectory Farm witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Billing and Rectory Farm experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,171 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Billing and Rectory Farm witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Billing and Rectory Farm Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Billing and Rectory Farm has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 7th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Billing and Rectory Farm crimes were 1,981. The crime rate of Billing and Rectory Farm in 2024 was 56.90 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billing and Rectory Farm were around 2,171 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.36 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billing and Rectory Farm)CrimesRank (Billing and Rectory Farm)CrimesRank (Billing and Rectory Farm)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
St. George250 22,946 22,589 2
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
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

Billing and Rectory Farm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511
January 202515
December 202418
November 202416
October 202424
September 202423
August 202418
July 202430
June 202450
May 202432

A total of 762 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202548
March 202547
February 202533
January 202537
December 202452
November 202440
October 202471
September 202446
August 202463
July 202469
June 2024144
May 202456

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 202431
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 202412
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202536
March 202531
February 202536
January 202535
December 202417
November 202415
October 202439
September 202434
August 202422
July 202439
June 202432
May 202428

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Billing and Rectory Farm in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Billing and Rectory Farm postcode area is presented below.

1. Gervase Square (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Crowthorp Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greatmeadow Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Nether Jackson Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Fairground Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
10. Lower Ecton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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