Here are the top eight reported crime hotspots in Northampton town centre in January.
According to Northamptonshire Police's latest crime map details, a total of 748 crimes were reported in the Northampton central area in January.
Of these 713 crimes reported, there were 267 reports of violence and sexual offences; 97 reports of anti-social behaviour; 66 reports of public order offences; and 283 'other crimes'.
Let's take a look at the top eight places where the most crimes were reported in the town.
(The map and full break down can be found here).
5. Towcester Road
According to police, 11 crimes were reported in this area in January. Of those 11 reports, six were for violence and sexual offences, two were related to drugs, one was for possession of weapons, and two were for 'other crimes'.
6. Bradshaw Street
According to police, there were 14 crimes reported in this area in January. Of those 14 crimes, six were for violence and sexual offences, three were for theft, two were for public order offences, and three were for other crimes.
7. Gold Street
According to police, there were 13 crimes were reported in this area in January. Police said of those 13 reports, five were related to violence and sexual offences, three were for public order, three were related to shoplifting, and two were for 'other crimes'. 2
8. Mercers Row
According to police, 11 crimes were reported in this area in January. Of those 11 crimes, four were for shoplifting, three were for public order offences, two were for violence and sexual offences. and two were for 'other crimes'.