NN3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN3

NN3, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 730 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NN3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NN3, encompassing approximately 77512 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (232) incidents (-5.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (150) incidents (12.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (76) incidents (40.74% increase)

NN3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 54
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

NN3 Crime Map

Postcodes in NN3

The postcode district are associated with the NN3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NN3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.42-5.69%
Anti-social behaviour1502.9912.78%
Criminal damage and arson761.9440.74%
Shoplifting590.9851.28%
Vehicle crime530.76-14.52%
Public order420.6823.53%
Other theft390.54-7.14%
Burglary290.50-39.58%
Drugs190.37-5.00%
Other crime90.250.00%
Robbery90.1280.00%
Possession of weapons70.12-22.22%
Bicycle theft40.0933.33%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2469.10-10.22%
Anti-social behaviour1333.17-16.88%
Vehicle crime621.7229.17%
Criminal damage and arson540.80-12.90%
Burglary480.70166.67%
Other theft420.6213.51%
Shoplifting390.54-7.14%
Public order340.50-15.00%
Drugs200.44-9.09%
Other crime90.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons90.12-10.00%
Robbery50.1225.00%
Bicycle theft30.060.00%
Theft from the person10.04-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2749.4619.13%
Anti-social behaviour1603.5344.14%
Criminal damage and arson622.0655.00%
Vehicle crime480.80220.00%
Shoplifting420.6240.00%
Public order400.5442.86%
Other theft370.5219.35%
Drugs220.4810.00%
Burglary180.28-30.77%
Other crime120.2333.33%
Possession of weapons100.15150.00%
Theft from the person40.130.00%
Robbery40.05-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2307.10-5.74%
Anti-social behaviour1112.9737.04%
Criminal damage and arson401.43-20.00%
Other theft310.526.90%
Shoplifting300.40-34.78%
Public order280.39-28.21%
Burglary260.36160.00%
Drugs200.34100.00%
Vehicle crime150.26-73.68%
Other crime90.190.00%
Robbery50.12-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.06-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2447.6416.19%
Anti-social behaviour813.15-12.90%
Vehicle crime571.04159.09%
Criminal damage and arson500.74-5.66%
Shoplifting460.6535.29%
Public order390.5950.00%
Other theft290.503.57%
Drugs100.37-47.37%
Burglary100.13-37.50%
Other crime90.130.00%
Robbery80.1214.29%
Possession of weapons70.10-36.36%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.01-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2106.89-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour932.7120.78%
Criminal damage and arson531.2012.77%
Shoplifting340.68-41.38%
Other theft280.44-22.22%
Public order260.368.33%
Vehicle crime220.34-57.69%
Drugs190.2811.76%
Burglary160.25-57.89%
Possession of weapons110.21-8.33%
Other crime90.14-35.71%
Robbery70.1275.00%
Bicycle theft40.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2207.78-0.90%
Anti-social behaviour772.84-19.79%
Shoplifting580.9918.37%
Vehicle crime520.7552.94%
Criminal damage and arson470.67-9.62%
Burglary380.61-29.63%
Other theft360.499.09%
Public order240.46-17.24%
Drugs170.31-19.05%
Other crime140.2216.67%
Possession of weapons120.1850.00%
Robbery40.15-20.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Bicycle theft20.03100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.96-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour962.8628.00%
Burglary541.2445.95%
Criminal damage and arson520.708.33%
Shoplifting490.67-26.87%
Vehicle crime340.63-45.16%
Other theft330.4432.00%
Public order290.4311.54%
Drugs210.370.00%
Other crime120.2720.00%
Possession of weapons80.1533.33%
Robbery50.10-28.57%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.01-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 259 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2598.3619.35%
Anti-social behaviour753.34-31.82%
Shoplifting670.97-28.72%
Vehicle crime620.8658.97%
Criminal damage and arson480.8011.63%
Burglary370.62-13.95%
Public order260.48-18.75%
Other theft250.34-28.57%
Drugs210.3223.53%
Other crime100.27-33.33%
Robbery70.13-30.00%
Possession of weapons60.0950.00%
Theft from the person30.08200.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2178.57-16.86%
Anti-social behaviour1102.8017.02%
Shoplifting941.4242.42%
Criminal damage and arson431.214.88%
Burglary430.5538.71%
Vehicle crime390.5562.50%
Other theft350.50-47.76%
Public order320.45-17.95%
Drugs170.4141.67%
Other crime150.2225.00%
Robbery100.19400.00%
Bicycle theft40.1333.33%
Possession of weapons40.05-63.64%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.576.97%
Anti-social behaviour943.37-39.35%
Other theft671.2181.08%
Shoplifting660.8626.92%
Criminal damage and arson410.85-16.33%
Public order390.5311.43%
Burglary310.5024.00%
Vehicle crime240.40-38.46%
Drugs120.31-20.00%
Other crime120.15-29.41%
Possession of weapons110.15120.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Robbery20.04-71.43%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2448.842.95%
Anti-social behaviour1553.1538.39%
Shoplifting522.00-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson490.67-5.77%
Vehicle crime390.63-46.58%
Other theft370.50-17.78%
Public order350.4812.90%
Burglary250.45-30.56%
Other crime170.3288.89%
Drugs150.2287.50%
Robbery70.190.00%
Possession of weapons50.09-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.06-25.00%
Theft from the person20.04100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2378.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour1123.060.00%
Vehicle crime731.440.00%
Shoplifting540.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson520.700.00%
Other theft450.670.00%
Burglary360.580.00%
Public order310.460.00%
Other crime90.400.00%
Drugs80.120.00%
Robbery70.100.00%
Possession of weapons60.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.080.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024150
June 2024133
May 2024160
April 2024111
March 202481
February 202493
January 202477
December 202396
November 202375
October 2023110
September 202394
August 2023155
July 2023112

A total of 425 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202434
May 202440
April 202428
March 202439
February 202426
January 202424
December 202329
November 202326
October 202332
September 202339
August 202335
July 202331

A total of 3096 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 238.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024232
June 2024246
May 2024274
April 2024230
March 2024244
February 2024210
January 2024220
December 2023222
November 2023259
October 2023217
September 2023261
August 2023244
July 2023237

A total of 667 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202476
June 202454
May 202462
April 202440
March 202450
February 202453
January 202447
December 202352
November 202348
October 202343
September 202341
August 202349
July 202352

A total of 221 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202420
May 202422
April 202420
March 202410
February 202419
January 202417
December 202321
November 202321
October 202317
September 202312
August 202315
July 20238

A total of 484 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202442
May 202437
April 202431
March 202429
February 202428
January 202436
December 202333
November 202325
October 202335
September 202367
August 202337
July 202345

A total of 580 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202462
May 202448
April 202415
March 202457
February 202422
January 202452
December 202334
November 202362
October 202339
September 202324
August 202339
July 202373

A total of 411 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202448
May 202418
April 202426
March 202410
February 202416
January 202438
December 202354
November 202337
October 202343
September 202331
August 202325
July 202336

A total of 690 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202459
June 202439
May 202442
April 202430
March 202446
February 202434
January 202458
December 202349
November 202367
October 202394
September 202366
August 202352
July 202354

A total of 146 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312
August 202317
July 20239

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20232
August 20237
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total54
    Shoplifting33
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Court
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Olden Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crestline Court
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broughton Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Blackthorn Bridge Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Clayson Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Foskitt Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Norman Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cedar Road East
    Total7
    Vehicle crime4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bracken Field Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Oak Tree Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Padwell Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Landsdown Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. The Headlands
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Churchill Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gregory Gardens
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Ravens Way
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Inglewood Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Cambria Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Broadmead Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Verwood Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Vicarage Farm Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Collmead Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 28. Pine Ridge
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Coneygree Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bestwell Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1