NN5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN5

NN5, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 415 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NN5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NN5, encompassing approximately 45394 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (3.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

NN5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate Road with total crimes: 17
  • Roundwood Way with total crimes: 17
  • Limehurst Road with total crimes: 13

NN5 Crime Map

Postcodes in NN5

The postcode district are associated with the NN5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NN5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1309.14-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1012.863.06%
Shoplifting322.22-5.88%
Burglary290.7038.10%
Criminal damage and arson240.64-22.58%
Vehicle crime210.5390.91%
Other theft190.46-17.39%
Public order150.42-31.82%
Drugs140.33100.00%
Other crime90.3150.00%
Possession of weapons80.2060.00%
Robbery60.18500.00%
Bicycle theft50.1366.67%
Theft from the person20.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.922.88%
Anti-social behaviour983.1510.11%
Shoplifting342.16-42.37%
Criminal damage and arson310.7519.23%
Other theft230.68-17.86%
Public order220.51-21.43%
Burglary210.4875.00%
Vehicle crime110.46-15.38%
Drugs70.24-72.00%
Other crime60.15-45.45%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%
Bicycle theft30.11-25.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1399.65-12.03%
Anti-social behaviour893.06-5.32%
Shoplifting591.960.00%
Other theft281.3040.00%
Public order280.6212.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.62-16.13%
Drugs250.57108.33%
Vehicle crime130.55-40.91%
Burglary120.2971.43%
Other crime110.2683.33%
Bicycle theft40.24100.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1589.8317.04%
Anti-social behaviour943.488.05%
Shoplifting592.0747.50%
Criminal damage and arson311.306.90%
Public order250.68-3.85%
Vehicle crime220.55175.00%
Other theft200.48-28.57%
Drugs120.4420.00%
Burglary70.26-65.00%
Other crime60.15500.00%
Robbery60.1350.00%
Possession of weapons30.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1358.75-27.42%
Anti-social behaviour872.9750.00%
Shoplifting401.92-2.44%
Criminal damage and arson290.8816.00%
Other theft280.6416.67%
Public order260.62116.67%
Burglary200.570.00%
Drugs100.44-44.44%
Vehicle crime80.22-38.46%
Possession of weapons60.18200.00%
Robbery40.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.0950.00%
Other crime10.07-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1869.0336.76%
Anti-social behaviour584.1016.00%
Shoplifting411.2878.26%
Criminal damage and arson250.90-19.35%
Other theft240.5520.00%
Burglary200.5311.11%
Drugs180.44-18.18%
Vehicle crime130.40-48.00%
Public order120.29-36.84%
Robbery40.26-20.00%
Other crime40.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.04-81.82%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1368.04-2.16%
Anti-social behaviour503.0011.11%
Criminal damage and arson311.1029.17%
Vehicle crime250.6892.31%
Shoplifting230.55-45.24%
Drugs220.5137.50%
Other theft200.4811.11%
Public order190.440.00%
Burglary180.4228.57%
Possession of weapons110.40175.00%
Robbery50.24-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.11-66.67%
Other crime20.04-75.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1397.8433.65%
Anti-social behaviour453.06-8.16%
Shoplifting420.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.93-11.11%
Public order190.5311.76%
Other theft180.42-5.26%
Drugs160.4060.00%
Burglary140.35-46.15%
Vehicle crime130.31-38.10%
Other crime80.290.00%
Robbery80.180.00%
Bicycle theft60.18200.00%
Possession of weapons40.13-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1047.40-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour492.2922.50%
Shoplifting351.08-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson270.7780.00%
Burglary260.5985.71%
Vehicle crime210.57-30.00%
Other theft190.46-17.39%
Public order170.42-37.04%
Drugs100.37-47.37%
Possession of weapons100.22100.00%
Other crime80.2233.33%
Robbery80.1814.29%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.62-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour402.73-23.08%
Shoplifting360.8850.00%
Vehicle crime300.7976.47%
Public order270.6658.82%
Other theft230.5915.00%
Drugs190.5135.71%
Criminal damage and arson150.42-11.76%
Burglary140.33-46.15%
Robbery70.31-22.22%
Other crime60.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1387.78-15.85%
Anti-social behaviour523.04-14.75%
Burglary261.1513.04%
Shoplifting240.5714.29%
Other theft200.53-20.00%
Public order170.44-29.17%
Vehicle crime170.37-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson170.37-10.53%
Drugs140.37-33.33%
Other crime90.310.00%
Robbery90.20125.00%
Bicycle theft50.20400.00%
Possession of weapons30.11-25.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.610.00%
Other theft251.340.00%
Public order240.550.00%
Burglary230.530.00%
Vehicle crime230.510.00%
Drugs210.510.00%
Shoplifting210.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.460.00%
Other crime90.420.00%
Robbery40.200.00%
Possession of weapons40.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 824 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024101
July 202498
June 202489
May 202494
April 202487
March 202458
February 202450
January 202445
December 202349
November 202340
October 202352
September 202361

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202423
June 202428
May 202420
April 202428
March 202424
February 202420
January 202418
December 202319
November 202323
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 1696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024130
July 2024143
June 2024139
May 2024158
April 2024135
March 2024186
February 2024136
January 2024139
December 2023104
November 2023124
October 2023138
September 2023164

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 202411
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202422
June 202428
May 202425
April 202426
March 202412
February 202419
January 202419
December 202317
November 202327
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202411
June 202413
May 202422
April 20248
March 202413
February 202425
January 202413
December 202321
November 202330
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 299 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202431
June 202426
May 202431
April 202429
March 202425
February 202431
January 202424
December 202327
November 202315
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202434
June 202459
May 202459
April 202440
March 202441
February 202423
January 202442
December 202335
November 202336
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20247
June 202425
May 202412
April 202410
March 202418
February 202422
January 202416
December 202310
November 202319
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 230 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202421
June 202412
May 20247
April 202420
March 202420
February 202418
January 202414
December 202326
November 202314
October 202326
September 202323

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westgate Road
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Roundwood Way
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Limehurst Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Orchard Street
    Total10
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tweed Road
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Faraday Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. South Oval
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Skinner Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Upton Hall Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nene Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. North Oval
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warren Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Park Crescent West
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Abbey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Linley Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Richmond Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Saddleback Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Square
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Darwin Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Haydown Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Cotswold Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 27. Sam Harrison Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ashwood Road
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 29. Bourne Crescent
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 30. Penarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1