THE OCTAGON, NN17 1DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN17 1DW

THE OCTAGON, NN17 1DW, North Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This NN17 1DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN17 postcode area, which has experienced 371 crimes and a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN17 1DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN17 1DW, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN17 1DW area, explore the NN17 1DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NN17 1DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parsons Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Nasmith Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE OCTAGON, NN17 1DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson812.07700.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.02-36.36%
Public order33.52-25.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-60.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.53-37.50%
Public order42.51100.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.59-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour84.53100.00%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Drugs11.01-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.57120.00%
Shoplifting45.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-42.86%
Drugs22.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-50.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.05100.00%
Vehicle crime35.030.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.56-28.57%
Burglary32.510.00%
Shoplifting31.51-25.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.56-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.52150.00%
Shoplifting42.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.560.00%
Shoplifting55.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson25.030.00%
Shoplifting21.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0512.50%
Shoplifting44.53100.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN17 1DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parsons Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nasmith Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Faraday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Franklin Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Murdoch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Octagon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rutherford Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1