Crime Rate in Sixfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sixfields

The total recorded crimes in Sixfields, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sixfields crime rate of 6.33 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 Sixfields, encompassing approximately 28,581 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (15.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Sixfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorn Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Westgate Road with total crimes: 5
  • Darter Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sixfields?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Sixfields reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,414 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sixfields witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Sixfields experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1,919 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sixfields witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sixfields Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sixfields has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 6.33 ranking 3th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sixfields crimes were 2,414. The crime rate of Sixfields in 2024 was 84.46 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sixfields were around 1,919 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.14 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sixfields)CrimesRank (Sixfields)CrimesRank (Sixfields)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
St. George250 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm156 71,981 72,171 3
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
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

Sixfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 938 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202554
March 202567
February 202540
January 202561
December 202477
November 202469
October 202466
September 202483
August 202452
July 202471
June 2024160
May 202474

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202546
March 202530
February 202528
January 202520
December 202427
November 202423
October 202425
September 202428
August 202451
July 202449
June 202462
May 202456

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202516
February 202511
January 202510
December 202422
November 202412
October 202412
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202517
February 202512
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 202419
August 202412
July 202410
June 202452
May 202416

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Sixfields in May 2025

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

1. Thorn Hill (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Westgate Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Darter Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Black Cat Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Southwood Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Abbey Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Argyle Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Saddleback Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Tweed Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upton Hall Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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