NN8 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN8 5LQ

NN8 5LQ, North Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This NN8 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN8 5LQ, encompassing approximately 2806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NN8 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Varley Close with total crimes: 32
  • Ashby Close with total crimes: 2
  • Holcot Close with total crimes: 2

NN8 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3214.973.23%
Violence and sexual offences411.40-20.00%
Robbery21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3117.10-40.38%
Violence and sexual offences511.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5221.38420.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.5333.33%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.06233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.35600.00%
Shoplifting32.49-76.92%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.6366.67%
Public order41.780.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.9130.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.63500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.84400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In January 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 offences54.2866.67%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Shoplifting21.07-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Shoplifting31.07-75.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 202452
June 202410
May 20243
April 202413
March 202413
February 202410
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN8 5LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Varley Close
    Total32
    Shoplifting30
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Ashby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Holcot Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grafton Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Denford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tudor Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Naseby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gretton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1