NN4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN4

NN4, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 403 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NN4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NN4, encompassing approximately 52143 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (26.98% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)

NN4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanford Way with total crimes: 28
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

NN4 Crime Map

Postcodes in NN4

The postcode district are associated with the NN4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NN4 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 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1487.732.78%
Anti-social behaviour802.8426.98%
Other theft421.5355.56%
Criminal damage and arson270.81-3.57%
Public order220.52-12.00%
Vehicle crime200.42100.00%
Drugs180.38-14.29%
Possession of weapons100.35233.33%
Other crime100.19100.00%
Bicycle theft60.19500.00%
Shoplifting60.12-25.00%
Burglary60.1220.00%
Robbery50.12150.00%
Theft from the person30.1050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1446.606.67%
Anti-social behaviour632.765.00%
Criminal damage and arson281.2112.00%
Other theft270.54-12.90%
Public order250.5247.06%
Drugs210.4823.53%
Vehicle crime100.40-28.57%
Shoplifting80.19-33.33%
Other crime50.15-28.57%
Burglary50.100.00%
Possession of weapons30.10-40.00%
Robbery20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person20.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1356.4815.38%
Anti-social behaviour602.597.14%
Other theft311.1540.91%
Criminal damage and arson250.5925.00%
Drugs170.4841.67%
Public order170.33-26.09%
Vehicle crime140.3340.00%
Shoplifting120.2771.43%
Other crime70.2375.00%
Robbery60.130.00%
Burglary50.12-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1175.45-20.95%
Anti-social behaviour562.2440.00%
Public order231.0721.05%
Other theft220.44-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson200.42-13.04%
Drugs120.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime100.23-23.08%
Burglary70.19-30.00%
Shoplifting70.13-36.36%
Possession of weapons50.13400.00%
Other crime40.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1486.2132.14%
Anti-social behaviour402.84-9.09%
Other theft260.7730.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.509.52%
Public order190.4418.75%
Drugs160.36-23.81%
Vehicle crime130.31-7.14%
Shoplifting110.2557.14%
Burglary100.2166.67%
Robbery80.19700.00%
Other crime60.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.29-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour442.15-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson210.84-41.67%
Drugs210.4090.91%
Other theft200.40-55.56%
Public order160.3814.29%
Vehicle crime140.31-6.67%
Shoplifting70.270.00%
Possession of weapons60.13-45.45%
Burglary60.12-25.00%
Other crime60.12-53.85%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1286.5224.27%
Anti-social behaviour462.459.52%
Other theft450.8821.62%
Criminal damage and arson360.8650.00%
Vehicle crime150.69-25.00%
Public order140.290.00%
Other crime130.27116.67%
Drugs110.250.00%
Possession of weapons110.21175.00%
Burglary80.210.00%
Shoplifting70.1575.00%
Bicycle theft50.13400.00%
Robbery10.10-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1035.35-33.55%
Anti-social behaviour421.98-12.50%
Other theft370.8127.59%
Criminal damage and arson240.710.00%
Vehicle crime200.46-42.86%
Public order140.380.00%
Drugs110.2710.00%
Burglary80.21-46.67%
Other crime60.15-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.1233.33%
Robbery40.0833.33%
Shoplifting40.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1556.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour482.97-29.41%
Vehicle crime350.9225.00%
Other theft290.673.57%
Criminal damage and arson240.56-25.00%
Burglary150.46-6.25%
Public order140.29-17.65%
Drugs100.27-16.67%
Other crime80.1914.29%
Shoplifting50.1525.00%
Possession of weapons30.1050.00%
Robbery30.060.00%
Bicycle theft30.06-40.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1246.60-10.79%
Anti-social behaviour682.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.3010.34%
Vehicle crime280.6112.00%
Other theft280.54-3.45%
Public order170.546.25%
Burglary160.3323.08%
Drugs120.31-52.00%
Other crime70.23-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.13-16.67%
Shoplifting40.10-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1396.4621.93%
Anti-social behaviour342.67-38.18%
Criminal damage and arson290.6526.09%
Other theft290.5611.54%
Vehicle crime250.564.17%
Drugs250.48316.67%
Public order160.4814.29%
Burglary130.318.33%
Other crime80.25-11.11%
Bicycle theft60.15500.00%
Possession of weapons60.12-14.29%
Shoplifting50.12-37.50%
Robbery20.10-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1145.85-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour552.191.85%
Other theft261.05-43.48%
Vehicle crime240.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson230.46-20.69%
Public order140.44-46.15%
Burglary120.2771.43%
Other crime90.23-10.00%
Shoplifting80.1760.00%
Possession of weapons70.15250.00%
Drugs60.13-33.33%
Robbery60.12500.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1236.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour542.360.00%
Other theft461.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.880.00%
Public order260.560.00%
Vehicle crime210.500.00%
Other crime100.400.00%
Drugs90.190.00%
Burglary70.170.00%
Shoplifting50.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 690 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202480
June 202463
May 202460
April 202456
March 202440
February 202444
January 202446
December 202342
November 202348
October 202368
September 202334
August 202355
July 202354

A total of 1690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024148
June 2024144
May 2024135
April 2024117
March 2024148
February 2024112
January 2024128
December 2023103
November 2023155
October 2023124
September 2023139
August 2023114
July 2023123

A total of 408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202427
May 202431
April 202422
March 202426
February 202420
January 202445
December 202337
November 202329
October 202328
September 202329
August 202326
July 202346

A total of 341 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202428
May 202425
April 202420
March 202423
February 202421
January 202436
December 202324
November 202324
October 202332
September 202329
August 202323
July 202329

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202425
May 202417
April 202423
March 202419
February 202416
January 202414
December 202314
November 202314
October 202317
September 202316
August 202314
July 202326

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202410
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 202414
January 202415
December 202320
November 202335
October 202328
September 202325
August 202324
July 202321

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202315
October 202316
September 202313
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202421
May 202417
April 202412
March 202416
February 202421
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202325
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stanford Way
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Back Lane
    Total17
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Black Cat Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Tanglewood
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malthouse Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 7. Ashbrow Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ring Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Leonards Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hereward Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Butts Croft Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Blackwall Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Joshua Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blackberry Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Thorn Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Romulus Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dragonfly Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Padding Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Arrow Head Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 22. Thirlestane Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Briar Hill Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Wooldale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Limefields Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 26. Southfield Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parkside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Pitstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Tewkesbury Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Southwood Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1