RIDGEWAY, NN8 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN8 4RU

RIDGEWAY, NN8 4RU, North Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This NN8 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN8 4RU, encompassing approximately 3029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NN8 4RU area, explore the NN8 4RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NN8 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Covington Grove with total crimes: 3

RIDGEWAY, NN8 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.25-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.22242.86%
Anti-social behaviour47.92100.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.9475.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.95100.00%
Shoplifting41.98-50.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.62-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.59140.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.9650.00%
Public order31.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.910.00%
Shoplifting52.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Public order20.99100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9766.67%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.640.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN8 4RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bedale Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Covington Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cherry Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gold Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Roche Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. The Pyghtle
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1