MERCURY ROAD, NN8 1SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN8 1SJ

MERCURY ROAD, NN8 1SJ, North Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This NN8 1SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN8 postcode area, which has experienced 683 crimes and a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN8 1SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN8 1SJ, encompassing approximately 3029 residents.

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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)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

NN8 1SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paling Close with total crimes: 5
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 2

MERCURY ROAD, NN8 1SJ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.2720.00%
Drugs41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-60.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65400.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29-28.57%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.91233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.30-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.31400.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.960.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.610.00%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.9866.67%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9242.86%
Vehicle crime33.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.59-58.82%
Public order42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.880.00%
Vehicle crime75.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.310.00%
Drugs21.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 202410
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN8 1SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paling Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Whitworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mars Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dryden Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Comet Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mercury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1