MERCIA ROAD, NN14 2WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN14 2WU

MERCIA ROAD, NN14 2WU, North Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This NN14 2WU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN14 postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN14 2WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN14 2WU, encompassing approximately 1981 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN14 2WU area, explore the NN14 2WU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

NN14 2WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Orchid Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

MERCIA ROAD, NN14 2WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.61700.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.03-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.08500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.0320.00%
Shoplifting23.03-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.56400.00%
Shoplifting42.52-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.06-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson24.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.60450.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58-12.50%
Other crime33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-25.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.08-22.22%
Other theft33.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10125.00%
Shoplifting34.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.070.00%
Shoplifting34.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN14 2WU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 2. Orchid Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hilltop Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Loatland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Ridings
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Wyre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kielder Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1