Crime Rate in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys

The total recorded crimes in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hunsbury and Shelfleys crime rate of 2.50 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 East Hunsbury and Shelfleys, encompassing approximately 22,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wooton Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Mere Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hawk Ridge with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Hunsbury and Shelfleys?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 728 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 645 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Hunsbury and Shelfleys recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 27th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total East Hunsbury and Shelfleys crimes were 728. The crime rate of East Hunsbury and Shelfleys in 2024 was 33.06 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.29 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hunsbury and Shelfleys)CrimesRank (East Hunsbury and Shelfleys)CrimesRank (East Hunsbury and Shelfleys)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
St. George278 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm189 51,981 72,171 3
Sixfields177 72,414 31,919 5
Kingsthorpe South229 31,974 81,775 8
Talavera179 62,150 42,019 4
Abington and Phippsville226 42,080 61,917 6
Dallington Spencer154 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands117 111,584 91,486 9
Moulton137 91,351 111,236 11
Daventry East119 101,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere91 181,237 121,221 12
Nene Valley116 121,069 15867 18
Boothville and Parklands81 221,099 131,082 13
Braunston and Crick100 131,015 18857 19
Riverside Park92 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade97 141,087 14920 15
Deanshanger94 15606 25576 26
Kingsthorpe North91 17915 20899 16
Daventry West88 191,016 17889 17
Duston West and St. Crispin85 20936 19668 20
Long Buckby59 25605 26663 21
Duston East73 23897 21638 23
Silverstone84 21584 27572 27
Brackley47 29785 22608 24
Woodford and Weedon47 30625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park61 24535 29576 25
Brixworth56 26557 28510 29
Bugbrooke44 31517 30530 28
Middleton Cheney51 28493 31471 31

East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202519
April 202514
March 202510
February 202523
January 202524
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202529
May 202525
April 202511
March 202515
February 202522
January 202528
December 202425
November 202422
October 202421
September 202429
August 202428

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
September 20243

High Crime Locations East Hunsbury and Shelfleys in July 2025

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

1. Wooton Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Mere Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hawk Ridge (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Bramble End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gresham Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clannell Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wildern Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Tarragon Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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