NN1 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN1 5QL

NN1 5QL, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.69 per 1,000 population. This NN1 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN1 5QL, encompassing approximately 5525 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN1 5QL area, explore the NN1 5QL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-17.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

NN1 5QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • St Giles' Terrace with total crimes: 11
  • Fish Street with total crimes: 10

NN1 5QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.69-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour239.95-11.54%
Public order134.16-18.75%
Drugs132.35116.67%
Other theft102.35-28.57%
Shoplifting101.8142.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-12.50%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Possession of weapons41.0933.33%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-57.14%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-60.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6730.2231.37%
Anti-social behaviour2612.13-18.75%
Public order164.7133.33%
Other theft142.9027.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.45-22.22%
Shoplifting71.27-46.15%
Drugs61.2750.00%
Burglary51.09400.00%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-40.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5128.41-31.08%
Anti-social behaviour329.23-17.95%
Shoplifting135.79-18.75%
Public order122.359.09%
Other theft112.17-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.99-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.8128.57%
Possession of weapons51.63-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.90150.00%
Drugs40.90-33.33%
Robbery20.72-71.43%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Burglary10.36-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7437.46-12.94%
Anti-social behaviour3913.398.33%
Shoplifting167.06128.57%
Criminal damage and arson132.90-13.33%
Other theft132.3585.71%
Public order112.35-35.29%
Vehicle crime71.990.00%
Robbery71.27250.00%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Drugs61.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons61.0950.00%
Theft from the person61.09200.00%
Bicycle theft21.09-60.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8536.7418.06%
Anti-social behaviour3615.3863.64%
Public order176.52142.86%
Criminal damage and arson153.0866.67%
Drugs102.7111.11%
Other theft71.81-53.33%
Shoplifting71.27-46.15%
Vehicle crime71.27-69.57%
Burglary51.27-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.90-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.90300.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7234.57-4.00%
Vehicle crime2313.039.52%
Anti-social behaviour224.16-21.43%
Other theft153.9836.36%
Shoplifting132.71225.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3550.00%
Drugs91.6350.00%
Bicycle theft81.6314.29%
Burglary71.45133.33%
Public order71.27-30.00%
Theft from the person21.27-33.33%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7532.7619.05%
Anti-social behaviour2813.5712.00%
Vehicle crime215.07133.33%
Other theft113.8010.00%
Public order101.99-37.50%
Bicycle theft71.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-60.00%
Drugs61.09200.00%
Possession of weapons41.090.00%
Shoplifting40.72-20.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Burglary30.54-40.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6328.608.62%
Anti-social behaviour2511.40127.27%
Public order164.52128.57%
Criminal damage and arson152.90400.00%
Other theft102.710.00%
Vehicle crime91.81-40.00%
Burglary51.63-16.67%
Shoplifting50.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.9050.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Drugs20.36-71.43%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.71-30.95%
Vehicle crime1510.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.71-56.00%
Other theft101.9911.11%
Drugs71.81-36.36%
Public order71.27-30.00%
Burglary61.27-33.33%
Shoplifting51.09-44.44%
Robbery40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8433.6655.56%
Anti-social behaviour2515.2025.00%
Drugs114.52-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.99-23.08%
Public order101.810.00%
Vehicle crime101.810.00%
Burglary91.8180.00%
Other theft91.630.00%
Shoplifting91.63-18.18%
Bicycle theft41.63-20.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5428.23-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour209.77-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson133.6244.44%
Drugs122.3520.00%
Shoplifting112.17120.00%
Public order101.990.00%
Vehicle crime101.81150.00%
Other theft91.81-35.71%
Burglary51.63-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5728.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.320.00%
Other theft144.890.00%
Bicycle theft102.530.00%
Drugs101.810.00%
Public order101.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.810.00%
Burglary71.630.00%
Shoplifting51.270.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202432
June 202439
May 202436
April 202422
March 202428
February 202425
January 202411
December 202325
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202412
June 202411
May 202417
April 20247
March 202410
February 202416
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202467
July 202451
June 202474
May 202485
April 202472
March 202475
February 202463
January 202458
December 202384
November 202354
October 202357

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 20246
February 202415
January 20243
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 202413
May 20247
April 202415
March 202411
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202416
May 20247
April 202413
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 202423
March 202421
February 20249
January 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN1 5QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Giles' Terrace
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fish Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Portland Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Abington Square
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs1
  • 6. York Road
    Total9
    Drugs6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Spencer Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Edmund'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ethel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hazelwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Giles' Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St John'S Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Albert Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alcombe Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wilberforce Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dunster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cyril Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Edith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Stockley Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woodford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Castilian Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1