NN5 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN5 5LG

NN5 5LG, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.06 per 1,000 population. This NN5 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN5 5LG, encompassing approximately 4926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

NN5 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 9
  • Spencer Street with total crimes: 7
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 7

NN5 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.10-7.69%
Vehicle crime92.4480.00%
Shoplifting71.8340.00%
Drugs51.42-44.44%
Burglary41.01100.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.81-25.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Other crime10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.64-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.260.00%
Drugs92.64350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8375.00%
Vehicle crime51.420.00%
Shoplifting51.0125.00%
Other theft41.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.81300.00%
Public order40.81100.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.09-31.58%
Other theft62.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.2266.67%
Shoplifting41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.04-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour195.0735.71%
Drugs103.86233.33%
Other theft82.03300.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Burglary40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.4310.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.7027.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.84250.00%
Vehicle crime51.42150.00%
Public order41.01-42.86%
Drugs30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.4015.38%
Anti-social behaviour116.09-15.38%
Public order72.23133.33%
Other theft51.4225.00%
Drugs31.01-66.67%
Shoplifting30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.2123.81%
Anti-social behaviour135.2818.18%
Drugs92.64-10.00%
Burglary41.83-42.86%
Other theft40.81-50.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.61-62.50%
Shoplifting20.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.88-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour114.261000.00%
Drugs102.23100.00%
Other theft82.03166.67%
Vehicle crime81.62166.67%
Shoplifting81.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6240.00%
Burglary71.42600.00%
Possession of weapons41.42100.00%
Public order40.81100.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9576.92%
Drugs54.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01400.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other theft30.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.61-33.33%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.34-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour62.6420.00%
Other theft51.2225.00%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1661.54%
Vehicle crime94.2680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-54.55%
Other theft41.010.00%
Drugs40.81-60.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.640.00%
Drugs102.230.00%
Vehicle crime52.030.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
July 202430
June 202425
May 202433
April 202430
March 202426
February 202421
January 202423
December 202313
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202419
May 202414
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marlborough Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Spencer Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Orchard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Sandhill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seymour Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stenson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spencer Bridge Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parkwood Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Abbey Mews
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alma Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Newcombe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Baring Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Richmond Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Millhouse Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ambush Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. St James' Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Symington Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. St James' Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Muscott Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Byfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wimbledon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Steene Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bruce Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dundee Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1