NN5 4WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN5 4WU

NN5 4WU, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.47 per 1,000 population. This NN5 4WU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN5 postcode area, which has experienced 447 crimes and a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN5 4WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN5 4WU, encompassing approximately 507 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN5 4WU area, explore the NN5 4WU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NN5 4WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Millhouse Court with total crimes: 2

NN5 4WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour637.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.83-42.86%
Other theft37.8950.00%
Shoplifting25.920.00%
Vehicle crime23.94-33.33%
Drugs13.94-80.00%
Burglary11.970.00%

In August 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 offences755.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.81-28.57%
Drugs59.860.00%
Vehicle crime39.86200.00%
Other theft25.92-33.33%
Shoplifting23.940.00%
Public order23.94100.00%
Possession of weapons13.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour737.4740.00%
Other theft313.81200.00%
Shoplifting25.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.940.00%
Burglary13.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.72400.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.86-80.00%
Public order13.940.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%

In May 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 offences1031.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson219.720.00%
Shoplifting23.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.53133.33%
Shoplifting313.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.92-71.43%
Public order23.940.00%
Other theft23.94100.00%
Robbery13.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour729.58133.33%
Violence and sexual offences313.810.00%
Public order25.92100.00%
Drugs13.940.00%
Shoplifting11.97-66.67%
Other theft11.970.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour339.4550.00%
Shoplifting35.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.92-62.50%
Burglary35.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.940.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.42300.00%
Drugs415.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.92-60.00%
Possession of weapons13.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Other theft11.97-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour535.5025.00%
Drugs29.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.94-75.00%
Other theft23.94-33.33%
Burglary13.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%

In November 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 offences845.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour415.78-33.33%
Other theft37.890.00%
Possession of weapons35.920.00%
Drugs35.920.00%
Shoplifting25.920.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour631.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.830.00%
Vehicle crime211.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.940.00%
Burglary11.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN5 4WU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spencer Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millhouse Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. St James' Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St James Mill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Byfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Millbrook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1