NN1 2QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN1 2QF

NN1 2QF, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.96 per 1,000 population. This NN1 2QF 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 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN1 2QF, encompassing approximately 4494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (26.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)

NN1 2QF 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 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8560.9626.87%
Shoplifting5518.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour4412.2412.82%
Drugs229.79100.00%
Other theft174.89-15.00%
Public order163.786.67%
Vehicle crime83.56-38.46%
Burglary81.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.78-36.36%
Other crime51.56400.00%
Theft from the person31.110.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6757.84-22.09%
Shoplifting5514.91-9.84%
Anti-social behaviour3912.24-41.79%
Other theft208.6825.00%
Public order154.45-34.78%
Vehicle crime133.3444.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.89-21.43%
Drugs112.45-21.43%
Bicycle theft102.45150.00%
Burglary82.2260.00%
Possession of weapons51.7825.00%
Theft from the person31.11-40.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8669.636.17%
Anti-social behaviour6719.1326.42%
Shoplifting6114.9169.44%
Public order2313.5721.05%
Other theft165.12-11.11%
Drugs143.567.69%
Criminal damage and arson143.11-12.50%
Vehicle crime93.1180.00%
Burglary52.00-44.44%
Theft from the person51.1125.00%
Possession of weapons41.11300.00%
Bicycle theft40.89-33.33%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Robbery20.67-77.78%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8160.5120.90%
Anti-social behaviour5318.0229.27%
Shoplifting3611.7933.33%
Public order198.015.56%
Other theft184.2338.46%
Criminal damage and arson164.0045.45%
Drugs133.5685.71%
Burglary92.8950.00%
Robbery92.0050.00%
Bicycle theft62.0020.00%
Vehicle crime51.3325.00%
Theft from the person41.11100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6746.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour4114.915.13%
Shoplifting279.1212.50%
Public order186.010.00%
Other theft134.00-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson112.8910.00%
Drugs72.45-50.00%
Burglary61.56100.00%
Robbery61.3320.00%
Bicycle theft51.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.89-60.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person20.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6750.50-22.99%
Anti-social behaviour3914.912.63%
Other theft248.68118.18%
Shoplifting245.34-11.11%
Public order185.34-25.00%
Drugs144.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.11-9.09%
Vehicle crime92.2212.50%
Robbery52.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.1166.67%
Bicycle theft41.11100.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Theft from the person20.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8755.8411.54%
Anti-social behaviour3819.3690.00%
Shoplifting278.4535.00%
Public order246.0160.00%
Drugs215.3416.67%
Other theft114.67-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.450.00%
Robbery102.45400.00%
Vehicle crime82.22-33.33%
Theft from the person41.78300.00%
Possession of weapons30.89-57.14%
Burglary30.67-57.14%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.44-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7848.0532.20%
Anti-social behaviour2017.35-42.86%
Shoplifting204.45-33.33%
Drugs184.4528.57%
Other theft154.00-6.25%
Public order153.340.00%
Vehicle crime123.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6757.14%
Burglary72.4575.00%
Bicycle theft71.5640.00%
Possession of weapons71.56133.33%
Other crime31.5650.00%
Robbery20.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5946.05-37.23%
Anti-social behaviour3513.13-35.19%
Shoplifting307.79-34.78%
Other theft166.67-38.46%
Public order153.5666.67%
Drugs143.3440.00%
Vehicle crime83.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.78-63.16%
Theft from the person51.5666.67%
Bicycle theft51.11150.00%
Burglary41.11-66.67%
Robbery40.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.89200.00%
Other crime20.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9466.3042.42%
Anti-social behaviour5420.9145.95%
Shoplifting4612.0164.29%
Other theft2610.2362.50%
Criminal damage and arson195.7826.67%
Burglary124.2333.33%
Drugs102.67-9.09%
Public order92.22-10.00%
Robbery82.00300.00%
Vehicle crime81.78-33.33%
Other crime61.78500.00%
Theft from the person31.33-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6649.83-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour3714.68-31.48%
Shoplifting288.2340.00%
Other theft166.23-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson153.5687.50%
Vehicle crime123.34100.00%
Drugs112.67175.00%
Public order102.45-16.67%
Burglary92.2250.00%
Theft from the person72.00250.00%
Possession of weapons51.5666.67%
Bicycle theft51.11-75.00%
Robbery21.11-60.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8255.84-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour5418.2414.89%
Other theft2712.0180.00%
Bicycle theft206.01233.33%
Shoplifting204.4542.86%
Public order124.45-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson82.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.7820.00%
Burglary61.33-50.00%
Robbery51.33-44.44%
Drugs41.11100.00%
Possession of weapons30.89-50.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10456.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour4723.140.00%
Public order1710.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.780.00%
Other theft153.560.00%
Shoplifting143.340.00%
Burglary123.110.00%
Robbery92.670.00%
Bicycle theft62.000.00%
Possession of weapons61.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 202467
June 202453
May 202441
April 202439
March 202438
February 202420
January 202435
December 202354
November 202337
October 202354
September 202347

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 202424
March 202411
February 202415
January 202416
December 202326
November 202316
October 202327
September 202315

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 202319
November 202315
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 20247
April 202414
March 202421
February 202418
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1023 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202467
July 202486
June 202481
May 202467
April 202467
March 202487
February 202478
January 202459
December 202394
November 202366
October 202382
September 2023104

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 202320
September 20236

A total of 211 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202423
June 202419
May 202418
April 202418
March 202424
February 202415
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202455
July 202461
June 202436
May 202427
April 202424
March 202427
February 202420
January 202430
December 202346
November 202328
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN1 2QF 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. Fish Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upper Cross Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Andrew'S Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crispin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Market Square
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Black Lion Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Regent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Althorp Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Green Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Castle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Broad Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Freeschool Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Giles' Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. St John'S Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fort Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1