Crime Rate in Headlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headlands

The total recorded crimes in Headlands, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headlands crime rate of 3.23 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 Headlands, encompassing approximately 36,197 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Headlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Broughton Place with total crimes: 10

How safe is Headlands?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Headlands reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,584 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Headlands witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Headlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,486 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Headlands witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Headlands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Headlands has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 11th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Headlands crimes were 1,584. The crime rate of Headlands in 2024 was 43.76 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headlands were around 1,486 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.05 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headlands)CrimesRank (Headlands)CrimesRank (Headlands)
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
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
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys55 27728 23645 22
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

Headlands 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 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 (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202548
May 202551
April 202532
March 202541
February 202531
January 202553
December 202429
November 202440
October 202448
September 202439
August 202443

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202541
May 202521
April 202529
March 202525
February 202517
January 20259
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 202414
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 202513
January 202510
December 20242
November 20246
October 202419
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 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
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Headlands in July 2025

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

1. Norman Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
3. Broughton Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cherry Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. The Headlands (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chestnut Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Cedar Road East (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Dryland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Grange Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
10. Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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