Crime Rate in Riverside Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside Park

The total recorded crimes in Riverside Park, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside Park crime rate of 4.13 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 Riverside Park, encompassing approximately 25,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Riverside Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Stratton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Padwell Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Riverside Park?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Riverside Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1068 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Riverside Park had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,064 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Riverside Park witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Riverside Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Riverside Park has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 13th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside Park crimes were 1,068. The crime rate of Riverside Park in 2024 was 42.05 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside Park were around 1,064 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.89 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)
Castle589 17,015 15,418 1
St. George259 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm151 61,981 72,171 3
Sixfields174 52,414 31,919 5
Abington and Phippsville231 32,080 61,917 6
Talavera148 72,150 42,019 4
Kingsthorpe South192 41,974 81,775 8
Dallington Spencer146 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands121 91,584 91,486 9
Daventry East111 121,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere116 101,237 121,221 12
Moulton113 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands91 161,099 131,082 13
Towcester and Roade85 181,087 14920 15
Nene Valley97 141,069 15867 18
Kingsthorpe North91 15915 20899 16
Daventry West81 191,016 17889 17
Braunston and Crick87 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin56 21936 19668 20
Duston East61 20897 21638 23
Long Buckby50 22605 26663 21
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys45 27728 23645 22
Brackley49 24785 22608 24
Brixworth50 23557 28510 29
Woodford and Weedon45 26625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park37 30535 29576 25
Deanshanger41 29606 25576 26
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Riverside Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 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 (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202535
January 202528
December 202438
November 202446
October 202440
September 202438
August 202450
July 202450
June 202474
May 202439
April 202439

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 20247
July 202417
June 202424
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 202410
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 202416
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Riverside Park in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences19
2. Stratton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Padwell Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Sladeswell Court (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Drywell Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Public order1
7. Flaxwell Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abington Park Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wellingborough Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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