PENFOLD CLOSE, NN2 8AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN2 8AP

PENFOLD CLOSE, NN2 8AP, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This NN2 8AP 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 8AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN2 8AP, encompassing approximately 3697 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN2 8AP area, explore the NN2 8AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NN2 8AP area, visit the NN2 8AP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

NN2 8AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Osler Close with total crimes: 5
  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 3

PENFOLD CLOSE, NN2 8AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.11500.00%
Other theft53.25150.00%
Shoplifting41.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.70-50.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-66.67%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.33-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1410.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16100.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences105.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0633.33%
Burglary32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.6250.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.06-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.890.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 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
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 8AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Osler Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Partridge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Foxgrove Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Badgers Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cornfield Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Harborough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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