NN4 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN4 6BU

NN4 6BU, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This NN4 6BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN4 postcode area, which has experienced 354 crimes and a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN4 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN4 6BU, encompassing approximately 3907 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NN4 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wooldale Road with total crimes: 8
  • Musgrave Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mortons Bush with total crimes: 2

NN4 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-16.67%
Public order31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 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 offences86.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0575.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.37-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.28300.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.6127.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.0957.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0975.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.56-33.33%
Public order21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN4 6BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wooldale Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Musgrave Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mortons Bush
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cross Waters Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Sorrel Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Spartan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brooks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lordswood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brownlee
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Curlbrook Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Nettle Gap Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1