WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN2 8AJ

WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8AJ, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This NN2 8AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN2 postcode area, which has experienced 389 crimes and a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN2 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN2 8AJ, encompassing approximately 3393 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN2 8AJ area, explore the NN2 8AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NN2 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WELFORD ROAD, NN2 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.96233.33%
Drugs52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.420.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.59-84.62%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.73333.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-33.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 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 behaviour66.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.77-25.00%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-11.11%
Public order32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0128.57%
Vehicle crime22.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Drugs31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.65200.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30-25.00%
Burglary31.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3014.29%
Burglary52.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.190.00%
Vehicle crime42.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Drugs41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.770.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202413
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN2 8AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Appletree Gardens
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Foxgrove Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Badgers Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harborough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Knight'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stonewold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gillsway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Crawley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Liddington Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wallbeck Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Henard Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. The Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1