Crime Rate in Duston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duston East

The total recorded crimes in Duston East, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duston East crime rate of 3.25 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 Duston East, encompassing approximately 21,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Duston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Limehurst Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Duston East?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Duston East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 897 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Duston East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Duston East had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 638 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Duston East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duston East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Duston East has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 21th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Duston East crimes were 897. The crime rate of Duston East in 2024 was 41.08 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duston East were around 638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.22 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duston East)CrimesRank (Duston East)CrimesRank (Duston East)
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
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
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

Duston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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 (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202516
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 20245
August 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 202413
November 202413
October 20246
September 20242
August 202417
July 202411
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202516
February 202512
January 202515
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202416
August 202411
July 202417
June 202418
May 202426

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202518
February 202517
January 202519
December 202420
November 202422
October 202424
September 202421
August 202431
July 202416
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Duston East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Robbery4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Limehurst Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Berrywood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Muscott Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Holmleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Limehurst Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Darwin Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pendle Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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