NN1 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN1 2BQ

NN1 2BQ, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 236 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.86 per 1,000 population. This NN1 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN1 2BQ, encompassing approximately 5775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-20.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

NN1 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Connaught Street with total crimes: 43
  • Mercer'S Row with total crimes: 14
  • Drapery with total crimes: 13

NN1 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9040.86-20.35%
Anti-social behaviour3215.5810.34%
Public order185.54-18.18%
Shoplifting183.12-21.74%
Drugs163.12128.57%
Other theft152.77-16.67%
Burglary92.6080.00%
Vehicle crime91.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5612.50%
Other crime51.5666.67%
Theft from the person50.87150.00%
Robbery40.87-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-70.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11344.85-6.61%
Anti-social behaviour2919.57-44.23%
Shoplifting235.02-20.69%
Public order223.98-24.14%
Other theft183.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft103.1242.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.73-46.67%
Drugs71.3975.00%
Robbery71.2175.00%
Possession of weapons61.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.04-53.85%
Burglary51.04150.00%
Other crime30.87-40.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12154.5413.08%
Anti-social behaviour5220.954.00%
Public order299.0081.25%
Shoplifting295.023.57%
Other theft245.029.09%
Criminal damage and arson154.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime132.6085.71%
Possession of weapons82.2514.29%
Bicycle theft71.390.00%
Other crime51.21150.00%
Drugs40.87-55.56%
Robbery40.69-50.00%
Theft from the person20.69-80.00%
Burglary20.35-77.78%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10751.94-22.46%
Anti-social behaviour5018.530.00%
Shoplifting288.6664.71%
Other theft224.85214.29%
Criminal damage and arson183.8128.57%
Public order163.12-33.33%
Theft from the person102.77150.00%
Drugs91.73-35.71%
Burglary91.5680.00%
Robbery81.5660.00%
Bicycle theft71.3940.00%
Possession of weapons71.2140.00%
Vehicle crime71.21133.33%
Other crime21.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13851.0833.98%
Anti-social behaviour5023.8956.25%
Public order248.6684.62%
Shoplifting174.16-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.9455.56%
Drugs142.420.00%
Other theft72.42-58.82%
Burglary51.21-28.57%
Robbery50.8725.00%
Bicycle theft50.87-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.8725.00%
Other crime40.870.00%
Theft from the person40.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.69-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10345.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour3217.83-5.88%
Vehicle crime215.5450.00%
Shoplifting183.6450.00%
Other theft173.1213.33%
Drugs142.9455.56%
Public order132.42-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson92.25-10.00%
Bicycle theft81.5633.33%
Theft from the person71.3940.00%
Burglary71.2140.00%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Other crime40.69100.00%
Robbery40.69-42.86%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10341.9015.73%
Anti-social behaviour3417.8317.24%
Public order165.89-27.27%
Other theft152.7725.00%
Vehicle crime142.6027.27%
Shoplifting122.429.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.08-50.00%
Drugs91.7350.00%
Robbery71.56133.33%
Bicycle theft61.21-25.00%
Burglary51.04-16.67%
Theft from the person50.87150.00%
Possession of weapons40.87100.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8938.7821.92%
Anti-social behaviour2915.410.00%
Public order225.0283.33%
Criminal damage and arson203.81185.71%
Other theft123.46-36.84%
Vehicle crime112.08-8.33%
Shoplifting111.90-31.25%
Bicycle theft81.90100.00%
Drugs61.39-45.45%
Burglary61.04-25.00%
Robbery31.04-40.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7335.67-19.78%
Anti-social behaviour2912.64-29.27%
Other theft195.02-5.00%
Shoplifting163.29-23.81%
Public order122.7720.00%
Vehicle crime122.080.00%
Drugs112.08-8.33%
Burglary81.9014.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-41.67%
Theft from the person51.2166.67%
Robbery50.8766.67%
Bicycle theft40.87-20.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9141.9042.19%
Anti-social behaviour4115.7664.00%
Shoplifting217.10-12.50%
Other theft203.6442.86%
Criminal damage and arson123.46-29.41%
Drugs122.08-36.84%
Vehicle crime122.08-7.69%
Public order102.08-28.57%
Burglary71.73-12.50%
Bicycle theft51.21-50.00%
Theft from the person30.87-40.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Other crime30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6438.27-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour2511.08-45.65%
Shoplifting244.33118.18%
Drugs194.1646.15%
Criminal damage and arson173.2954.55%
Public order142.940.00%
Other theft142.42-36.36%
Vehicle crime132.42116.67%
Bicycle theft102.25-28.57%
Burglary81.73-33.33%
Theft from the person51.390.00%
Possession of weapons40.870.00%
Robbery20.69-50.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8241.73-20.39%
Anti-social behaviour4614.2015.00%
Other theft227.9669.23%
Public order143.81-6.67%
Bicycle theft142.4275.00%
Drugs132.4262.50%
Burglary122.25-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson112.08-31.25%
Shoplifting111.9010.00%
Vehicle crime61.90100.00%
Robbery41.04-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.69-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10343.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour4017.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.930.00%
Public order152.770.00%
Other theft132.600.00%
Burglary132.250.00%
Shoplifting102.250.00%
Robbery91.730.00%
Bicycle theft81.560.00%
Drugs81.390.00%
Possession of weapons61.390.00%
Theft from the person41.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202452
June 202450
May 202450
April 202432
March 202434
February 202429
January 202429
December 202341
November 202325
October 202346
September 202340

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202424
June 202422
May 20247
April 202417
March 202415
February 202412
January 202419
December 202320
November 202314
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202413
June 20247
May 20243
April 202421
March 202414
February 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 1277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 2024113
July 2024121
June 2024107
May 2024138
April 2024103
March 2024103
February 202489
January 202473
December 202391
November 202364
October 202382
September 2023103

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202429
June 202416
May 202424
April 202413
March 202416
February 202422
January 202412
December 202310
November 202314
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 202414
April 202414
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 202319
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 202418
May 202414
April 20249
March 202410
February 202420
January 20247
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202429
June 202428
May 202417
April 202418
March 202412
February 202411
January 202416
December 202321
November 202324
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Connaught Street
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Mercer'S Row
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Drapery
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Giles' Terrace
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Fish Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Abington Square
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs1
  • 9. York Road
    Total9
    Drugs6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Spencer Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Edmund'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Market Square
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St John'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Swan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A5123
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Upper Mounts
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
  • 22. Cloutsham Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hazelwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Giles' Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. St John'S Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Albert Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Russell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Alcombe Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1