ABINGTON STREET, NN1 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN1 2AJ

ABINGTON STREET, NN1 2AJ, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 282 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.18 per 1,000 population. This NN1 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN1 2AJ, encompassing approximately 4463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (17.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)

NN1 2AJ 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

ABINGTON STREET, NN1 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8763.1817.57%
Shoplifting5519.49-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour3912.3218.18%
Drugs318.74181.82%
Public order206.955.26%
Other theft154.48-25.00%
Other crime73.36600.00%
Burglary61.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-25.00%
Robbery41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-40.00%
Theft from the person30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft20.67-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7457.35-11.90%
Shoplifting5716.58-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour3312.77-45.90%
Other theft207.395.26%
Public order194.48-17.39%
Bicycle theft124.2650.00%
Drugs112.6910.00%
Vehicle crime82.46-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.79-52.94%
Possession of weapons51.79-16.67%
Burglary41.1233.33%
Theft from the person20.90-60.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.45-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8471.69-4.55%
Shoplifting6318.8257.50%
Anti-social behaviour6114.1119.61%
Public order2313.674.55%
Other theft195.15-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson174.260.00%
Vehicle crime143.81250.00%
Drugs103.14-28.57%
Bicycle theft82.2414.29%
Possession of weapons61.7950.00%
Theft from the person51.34-28.57%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Burglary30.90-62.50%
Robbery30.67-70.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8866.32-14.56%
Anti-social behaviour5119.726.25%
Shoplifting4011.4337.93%
Other theft238.96228.57%
Public order225.15-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson174.936.25%
Drugs143.817.69%
Robbery103.14100.00%
Burglary82.2460.00%
Bicycle theft71.7916.67%
Theft from the person71.57133.33%
Possession of weapons41.5733.33%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Other crime10.90-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10360.4919.77%
Anti-social behaviour4823.0850.00%
Shoplifting2910.7516.00%
Public order276.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson166.0577.78%
Drugs133.58-27.78%
Other theft72.91-69.57%
Bicycle theft61.57-45.45%
Burglary51.340.00%
Robbery51.1225.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Theft from the person30.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-84.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8658.03-13.13%
Anti-social behaviour3219.27-3.03%
Shoplifting257.17-7.41%
Public order245.60-11.11%
Other theft235.3815.00%
Drugs185.15-14.29%
Vehicle crime134.0330.00%
Bicycle theft112.91175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.46-35.71%
Burglary52.0266.67%
Robbery41.12-60.00%
Theft from the person40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-25.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9962.73-1.00%
Anti-social behaviour3322.1822.22%
Public order277.3928.57%
Shoplifting276.0535.00%
Drugs216.0550.00%
Other theft204.7017.65%
Criminal damage and arson144.48-30.00%
Vehicle crime103.14-23.08%
Robbery102.24233.33%
Theft from the person52.24150.00%
Possession of weapons41.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.90-55.56%
Burglary30.90-50.00%
Other crime30.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10058.4735.14%
Anti-social behaviour2722.40-12.90%
Public order216.0523.53%
Criminal damage and arson204.70185.71%
Shoplifting204.48-33.33%
Other theft174.48-15.00%
Drugs143.81-6.67%
Vehicle crime133.140.00%
Bicycle theft92.9128.57%
Possession of weapons62.02500.00%
Burglary61.3450.00%
Robbery31.34-40.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Theft from the person20.67-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7451.53-28.85%
Anti-social behaviour3116.58-27.91%
Shoplifting306.95-36.17%
Other theft206.72-23.08%
Public order174.4841.67%
Drugs153.8125.00%
Vehicle crime133.3630.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.91-61.11%
Bicycle theft71.57250.00%
Robbery51.57-37.50%
Theft from the person51.1266.67%
Burglary41.12-63.64%
Other crime10.90-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

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 offences10467.6650.72%
Shoplifting4723.3056.67%
Anti-social behaviour4310.5322.86%
Other theft269.6352.94%
Criminal damage and arson185.825.88%
Public order124.03-20.00%
Drugs122.69-36.84%
Burglary112.6910.00%
Vehicle crime102.46-23.08%
Robbery82.24300.00%
Other crime41.79100.00%
Theft from the person30.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.67-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6955.11-22.47%
Anti-social behaviour3515.46-35.19%
Shoplifting307.8450.00%
Drugs196.7290.00%
Other theft174.26-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson173.81142.86%
Public order153.817.14%
Vehicle crime133.36225.00%
Burglary102.9125.00%
Bicycle theft72.24-65.00%
Theft from the person61.57200.00%
Possession of weapons41.3433.33%
Robbery20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8960.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour5419.940.00%
Other theft3212.100.00%
Bicycle theft207.170.00%
Shoplifting204.480.00%
Public order144.480.00%
Drugs103.140.00%
Burglary82.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.790.00%
Robbery51.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
July 202461
June 202451
May 202448
April 202432
March 202433
February 202427
January 202431
December 202343
November 202335
October 202354

A total of 1057 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202474
July 202484
June 202488
May 2024103
April 202486
March 202499
February 2024100
January 202474
December 2023104
November 202369
October 202389

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202418
March 202421
February 202414
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 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 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202419
June 202423
May 20247
April 202423
March 202420
February 202417
January 202420
December 202326
November 202317
October 202332

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202414
June 20244
May 20242
April 202413
March 202410
February 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202423
June 202422
May 202427
April 202424
March 202427
February 202421
January 202417
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314

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 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202417
June 202417
May 202416
April 20249
March 202414
February 202420
January 20247
December 202318
November 202317
October 20237

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 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 202320

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN1 2AJ 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. Abington Square
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs1
  • 12. York Road
    Total9
    Drugs6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 14. Spencer Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Market Square
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Swan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sheep Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. College Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1