MEDWAY DRIVE, NN8 5WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN8 5WZ

MEDWAY DRIVE, NN8 5WZ, North Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This NN8 5WZ 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 5WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN8 5WZ, encompassing approximately 3308 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NN8 5WZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brooke Close with total crimes: 5
  • Thirlmere with total crimes: 3
  • Penrith Drive with total crimes: 3

MEDWAY DRIVE, NN8 5WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.95-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.84200.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02-50.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1414.29%
Other theft22.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.44-30.77%
Public order32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1485.71%
Drugs13.93-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.32-46.15%
Drugs22.12100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.148.33%
Public order13.930.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences127.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 202413
December 20237
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brooke Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Thirlmere
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penrith Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ullswater Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Attley Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Longlands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Derwent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bowness
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kendal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tees Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1