Crime Rate in Dallington Spencer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dallington Spencer

The total recorded crimes in Dallington Spencer, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dallington Spencer crime rate of 3.67 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 Dallington Spencer, encompassing approximately 34,070 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-31.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Dallington Spencer Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Oval with total crimes: 9
  • Welland Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Symington Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dallington Spencer?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Dallington Spencer reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,086 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dallington Spencer witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Dallington Spencer experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,827 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dallington Spencer witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dallington Spencer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dallington Spencer has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 9th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dallington Spencer crimes were 2,086. The crime rate of Dallington Spencer in 2024 was 61.23 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dallington Spencer were around 1,827 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dallington Spencer)CrimesRank (Dallington Spencer)CrimesRank (Dallington Spencer)
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
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

Dallington Spencer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 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 (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202541
March 202530
February 202527
January 202533
December 202419
November 202415
October 202424
September 202433
August 202444
July 202431
June 202476
May 202431

A total of 856 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202572
March 202562
February 202554
January 202551
December 202461
November 202474
October 202469
September 202462
August 202452
July 202470
June 2024118
May 202462

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 202513
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 202413
September 202418
August 20246
July 20244
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 202417
October 202418
September 202410
August 202413
July 202413
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 202518
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
May 20244

High Crime Locations Dallington Spencer in May 2025

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

1. South Oval (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Welland Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Symington Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Orchard Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Spencer Bridge Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brookside Meadows (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Park Crescent West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Swansea Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cardigan Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1

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