Crime Rate in Headlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headlands

The total recorded crimes in Headlands, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headlands crime rate of 3.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (59.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Headlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rosgill Place with total crimes: 5
  • Cambria Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Headlands has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headlands)CrimesRank (Headlands)CrimesRank (Headlands)
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
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

Headlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 202422
August 202420
July 202423

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202529
March 202525
February 202517
January 20259
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202415
August 202419
July 202440

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202532
March 202541
February 202531
January 202553
December 202429
November 202440
October 202448
September 202439
August 202443
July 202445

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20246

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Headlands in May 2025

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

1. Norman Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Rosgill Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
3. Cambria Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Lindsay Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. A4500 (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cherry Orchard Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cedar Road East (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Broughton Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Grange Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wheatfield Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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