Crime Rate in St. George: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. George

The total recorded crimes in St. George, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. George crime rate of 5.14 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 St. George, encompassing approximately 48,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (22.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
St. George Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malcolm Terrace with total crimes: 22
  • St George'S Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is St. George?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, St. George reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,946 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St. George witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, St. George experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 2,589 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St. George witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St. George Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St. George has recorded 250 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 2th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total St. George crimes were 2,946. The crime rate of St. George in 2024 was 60.60 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. George were around 2,589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.26 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. George)CrimesRank (St. George)CrimesRank (St. George)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
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
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

St. George Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 202513
January 202514
December 20245
November 202414
October 20246
September 202417
August 202413
July 202410
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 1000 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202556
March 202579
February 202553
January 202577
December 202468
November 202471
October 202456
September 202461
August 202475
July 202479
June 2024168
May 202480

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 202421
July 202414
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202548
March 202542
February 202553
January 202552
December 202429
November 202430
October 202446
September 202436
August 202446
July 202453
June 202470
May 202437

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 202416
August 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202514
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 20248
October 202420
September 202412
August 202412
July 202418
June 202424
May 202421

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202514
February 202519
January 202517
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415
September 20246
August 202413
July 202420
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202540
March 202552
February 202555
January 202554
December 202435
November 202436
October 202427
September 202422
August 202412
July 202418
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St. George in May 2025

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

1. Malcolm Terrace (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St George'S Avenue (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Campbell Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Grafton Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Abington Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Arthur Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. A5123 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Holly Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Stanley Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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