FORFAR STREET, NN5 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN5 5BJ

FORFAR STREET, NN5 5BJ, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This NN5 5BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN5 postcode area, which has experienced 437 crimes and a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN5 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN5 5BJ, encompassing approximately 5362 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NN5 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 10
  • Warren Road with total crimes: 6
  • Abbey Street with total crimes: 5

FORFAR STREET, NN5 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.88-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour93.1750.00%
Other crime41.680.00%
Drugs40.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75100.00%
Possession of weapons40.750.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.02-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.36-33.33%
Public order41.12100.00%
Other theft30.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Drugs20.37-77.78%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5613.64%
Anti-social behaviour94.66-18.18%
Drugs91.68350.00%
Other theft71.68133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.3125.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.2610.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.1022.22%
Public order42.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.58-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.73800.00%
Public order51.68400.00%
Drugs30.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.2036.84%
Drugs64.8520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1250.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-85.71%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-80.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2635.71%
Vehicle crime73.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Burglary50.9366.67%
Other theft50.9325.00%
Drugs50.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3427.27%
Other theft42.61100.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.97-21.43%
Public order42.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-92.31%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.657.69%
Vehicle crime132.61160.00%
Burglary42.42100.00%
Drugs30.75-50.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.27-55.17%
Drugs62.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.560.00%
Drugs85.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202418
June 202425
May 202422
April 202420
March 202426
February 202419
January 202414
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313
September 202329

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 202313
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN5 5BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Street
    Total10
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Warren Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Abbey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dundee Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. First Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bruce Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Symington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Baring Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harlestone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swansea Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rosebery Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Far End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sandhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St James' Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Glasgow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Holyrood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Forfar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1