Crime Rate in Woodford and Weedon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodford and Weedon

The total recorded crimes in Woodford and Weedon, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodford and Weedon crime rate of 25.71 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 Woodford and Weedon, encompassing approximately 1,867 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodford and Weedon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorse Road with total crimes: 4
  • Miller Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Mary'S Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Woodford and Weedon?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Woodford and Weedon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 625 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodford and Weedon recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Woodford and Weedon had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 482 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodford and Weedon recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodford and Weedon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodford and Weedon has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 25.71 ranking 27th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodford and Weedon crimes were 625. The crime rate of Woodford and Weedon in 2024 was 334.74 (year) or 27.90 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodford and Weedon were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 258.15 (year) or 21.51 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodford and Weedon)CrimesRank (Woodford and Weedon)CrimesRank (Woodford and Weedon)
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
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
Deanshanger49 26606 25576 26
Silverstone38 30584 27572 27
Bugbrooke41 28517 30530 28
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29
Middleton Cheney32 31493 31471 31

Woodford and Weedon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202518
February 202516
January 202523
December 202419
November 202424
October 202416
September 202422
August 202423
July 202415
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20245
August 202418
July 202414
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Woodford and Weedon in May 2025

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

1. Gorse Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Miller Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Mary'S Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. New Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Flore Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Braunston Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Church Fields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hinton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Great Central Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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