MERCIA GARDENS, NN3 2SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN3 2SU

MERCIA GARDENS, NN3 2SU, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This NN3 2SU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN3 postcode area, which has experienced 627 crimes and a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN3 2SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN3 2SU, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN3 2SU area, explore the NN3 2SU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NN3 2SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Road with total crimes: 9
  • Briton Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Saxon Street with total crimes: 2

MERCIA GARDENS, NN3 2SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.69-47.06%
Public order42.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.316.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.4025.00%
Vehicle crime51.2966.67%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-77.78%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.126.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.14800.00%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.61-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.8875.00%
Vehicle crime41.8133.33%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Public order30.78-57.14%
Burglary30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.6433.33%
Public order76.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8133.33%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.66-25.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-33.33%
Other theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.55500.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.950.00%
Burglary33.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.02100.00%
Vehicle crime34.660.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202416
June 202415
May 202424
April 202418
March 202412
February 20249
January 202415
December 202315
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
May 20247
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN3 2SU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norman Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Briton Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Saxon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holmfield Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beverley Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westwood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Danetree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambria Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Northumbria Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1