WEST OVAL, NN5 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN5 7JJ

WEST OVAL, NN5 7JJ, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population. This NN5 7JJ 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 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN5 7JJ, encompassing approximately 2973 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NN5 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Oval with total crimes: 7
  • Severn Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Welland Walk with total crimes: 4

WEST OVAL, NN5 7JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2116.4875.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.06120.00%
Drugs103.700.00%
Other theft23.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.11-42.86%
Public order64.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Shoplifting41.6833.33%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.350.00%
Shoplifting31.68-75.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.50-6.25%
Shoplifting125.04140.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.03400.00%
Public order41.6833.33%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.380.00%
Shoplifting52.02-37.50%
Public order31.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.13-54.29%
Shoplifting85.38166.67%
Public order62.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-14.29%
Drugs22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.5159.09%
Anti-social behaviour711.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4415.79%
Criminal damage and arson47.4033.33%
Shoplifting31.35-50.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Public order20.67-66.67%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.1411.76%
Public order66.39500.00%
Shoplifting62.02500.00%
Drugs52.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-80.00%
Burglary10.34-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.130.00%
Burglary75.720.00%
Vehicle crime52.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.68300.00%
Drugs21.35-50.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.116.25%
Anti-social behaviour45.72-20.00%
Drugs41.35100.00%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Other theft41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202421
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202435
February 202422
January 202419
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN5 7JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Oval
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Severn Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Welland Walk
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Park Crescent West
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. St Margaret'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Welland Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Witham Green
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Croft
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dallington Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bourne Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. North Oval
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Woodside Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. West Oval
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Heathville
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Woodside Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Waveney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kingsfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Corran Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1