BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NN1 4RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN1 4RE

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NN1 4RE, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This NN1 4RE 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 4RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN1 4RE, encompassing approximately 5885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

NN1 4RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5095 with total crimes: 11
  • Abington Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Pavilion Court with total crimes: 5

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, NN1 4RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.72-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences162.72-5.88%
Vehicle crime102.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Public order40.85100.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Other crime40.680.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.51-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.51-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.04-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour172.89-37.04%
Shoplifting82.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.85-58.33%
Other theft40.85-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.68300.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.1292.86%
Violence and sexual offences214.59-16.00%
Vehicle crime123.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0433.33%
Other theft51.360.00%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5956.25%
Vehicle crime154.251400.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-25.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Possession of weapons40.85300.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.72-33.33%
Other theft51.36150.00%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.61140.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.08-46.67%
Vehicle crime132.7285.71%
Criminal damage and arson122.2171.43%
Burglary62.04500.00%
Public order41.02300.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Drugs20.51-71.43%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Other theft20.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.0630.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.10100.00%
Vehicle crime71.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.19133.33%
Drugs71.1975.00%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Public order10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.3315.00%
Vehicle crime53.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.85-37.50%
Drugs40.85300.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5333.33%
Other theft41.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.34-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Other theft50.85400.00%
Burglary30.85-50.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.04-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.42-9.09%
Burglary61.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Public order30.5150.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.870.00%
Burglary51.190.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202427
June 202414
May 202416
April 202424
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202421
June 202425
May 202416
April 202416
March 202430
February 202423
January 202420
December 202324
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 202415
May 20241
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN1 4RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5095
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Abington Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pavilion Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brookland Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Milton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oliver Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wantage Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B5346
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holly Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Derby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Abington Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Collingwood Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Birchfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Byron Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brookland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Lea Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Clarke Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Purser Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Roe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. The Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1