NN1 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN1 2AB

NN1 2AB, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.79 per 1,000 population. This NN1 2AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN1 postcode area, which has experienced 758 crimes and a crime rate of 21.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN1 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN1 2AB, encompassing approximately 4427 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN1 2AB area, explore the NN1 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (9.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)

NN1 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 50
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 32
  • Woolmonger Street with total crimes: 25

NN1 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8062.799.59%
Shoplifting5518.07-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour4112.4220.59%
Drugs309.26172.73%
Public order206.785.26%
Other theft154.52-31.82%
Burglary73.3940.00%
Other crime71.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-33.33%
Robbery41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.90-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.68-40.00%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7358.95-17.98%
Shoplifting5716.49-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour3412.87-52.11%
Other theft227.6810.00%
Public order194.97-17.39%
Bicycle theft124.2950.00%
Drugs112.71-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.48-47.06%
Vehicle crime92.03-35.71%
Burglary52.0325.00%
Possession of weapons51.13-28.57%
Theft from the person21.13-60.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.45-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8976.79-3.26%
Anti-social behaviour7120.1039.22%
Shoplifting6316.0457.50%
Public order2314.230.00%
Other theft205.19-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson174.52-10.53%
Vehicle crime143.84250.00%
Drugs123.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft82.7114.29%
Possession of weapons71.8175.00%
Theft from the person51.58-28.57%
Burglary41.13-55.56%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Robbery30.90-70.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9268.66-8.91%
Anti-social behaviour5120.782.00%
Shoplifting4011.5237.93%
Public order239.03-4.17%
Other theft235.19228.57%
Criminal damage and arson195.1918.75%
Drugs144.2916.67%
Robbery103.1666.67%
Burglary92.2680.00%
Bicycle theft72.0316.67%
Theft from the person71.58133.33%
Possession of weapons41.58100.00%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Other crime10.90-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10160.0820.24%
Anti-social behaviour5022.8147.06%
Shoplifting2911.2916.00%
Public order246.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.4277.78%
Drugs123.61-36.84%
Other theft72.71-70.83%
Robbery61.5850.00%
Bicycle theft61.36-45.45%
Burglary51.360.00%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Theft from the person30.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.45-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8458.95-16.83%
Anti-social behaviour3418.970.00%
Shoplifting257.68-7.41%
Public order245.65-11.11%
Other theft245.4220.00%
Drugs195.42-9.52%
Vehicle crime134.2930.00%
Bicycle theft112.94175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.48-35.71%
Burglary52.0366.67%
Robbery41.13-60.00%
Theft from the person40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-25.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10163.694.12%
Anti-social behaviour3422.8136.00%
Public order277.6828.57%
Shoplifting276.1035.00%
Drugs216.1050.00%
Other theft204.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.52-26.32%
Vehicle crime103.16-23.08%
Robbery102.26233.33%
Theft from the person52.26150.00%
Possession of weapons41.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.90-55.56%
Burglary30.90-57.14%
Other crime20.68-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9757.5934.72%
Anti-social behaviour2521.91-24.24%
Public order215.6523.53%
Shoplifting204.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson194.52171.43%
Other theft164.29-20.00%
Drugs143.61-12.50%
Vehicle crime133.160.00%
Bicycle theft92.9428.57%
Burglary72.03133.33%
Possession of weapons61.58200.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Other crime30.6850.00%
Theft from the person20.68-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7252.17-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour3316.26-19.51%
Shoplifting307.45-36.17%
Other theft206.78-25.93%
Public order174.5241.67%
Drugs163.8433.33%
Vehicle crime133.6130.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.94-61.11%
Bicycle theft71.58250.00%
Theft from the person61.58100.00%
Robbery31.36-62.50%
Burglary30.68-72.73%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10467.9848.57%
Shoplifting4723.4956.67%
Anti-social behaviour4110.6213.89%
Other theft279.2658.82%
Criminal damage and arson186.105.88%
Public order124.07-20.00%
Drugs122.71-36.84%
Burglary112.7110.00%
Vehicle crime102.48-23.08%
Robbery82.26300.00%
Other crime41.81100.00%
Theft from the person30.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7055.79-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour3615.81-33.33%
Shoplifting308.1350.00%
Drugs196.78111.11%
Other theft174.29-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson173.8488.89%
Public order153.840.00%
Vehicle crime133.39160.00%
Burglary102.9442.86%
Theft from the person62.26200.00%
Bicycle theft61.36-71.43%
Possession of weapons41.36300.00%
Robbery20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8861.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour5419.880.00%
Other theft3212.200.00%
Bicycle theft217.230.00%
Shoplifting204.740.00%
Public order154.520.00%
Drugs93.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.030.00%
Burglary72.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Robbery51.130.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1051 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202473
July 202489
June 202492
May 2024101
April 202484
March 2024101
February 202497
January 202472
December 2023104
November 202370
October 202388

A total of 504 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
July 202471
June 202451
May 202450
April 202434
March 202434
February 202425
January 202433
December 202341
November 202336
October 202354

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 202419
March 202421
February 202414
January 202416
December 202312
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202420
June 202423
May 20247
April 202424
March 202420
February 202416
January 202420
December 202327
November 202317
October 202332

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 20244
May 20242
April 202413
March 202410
February 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202423
June 202423
May 202424
April 202424
March 202427
February 202421
January 202417
December 202312
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202417
June 202419
May 202416
April 20249
March 202414
February 202419
January 20247
December 202318
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202457
July 202463
June 202440
May 202429
April 202425
March 202427
February 202420
January 202430
December 202347
November 202330
October 202320

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN1 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Victoria Gardens
    Total32
    Shoplifting25
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woolmonger Street
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Mercer'S Row
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Drapery
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Katherine'S Square
    Total12
    Drugs9
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Giles' Terrace
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fish Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. York Road
    Total9
    Drugs6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Spencer Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Market Square
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Swan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Althorp Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Upper Mounts
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
  • 23. Broad Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hazelwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Giles' Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. St John'S Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Albert Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Upper Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sheep Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1