Every month, new crime data is uploaded to police.uk and includes statistics about the type of crime in each area of Northamptonshire.
The latest figures have been released and refer to September this year.
Looking at the neighbourhoods across Northamptonshire, violent and sexual offences regularly appear in the top reported crimes. And the ten neighbourhoods where the most reports about these kinds of offences have been revealed.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), sexual offences include non-consensual crimes such as rape or sexual assault, crimes against children including child sexual abuse or grooming, and crimes that exploit others for a sexual purpose, whether in person or online.
And the CPS defines violent crime as covering a variety of offences – ranging from common assault to murder. It also encompasses the use of weapons such as firearms, knives and corrosive substances like acid.
Below are the ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of violent and sexual offences reports during the month of September 2025.
9. Kingsthorpe, Healands and Boothville
Kingsthorpe, Healands and Boothville is in at number three with 131 reports of violent and sexual offences in Septemeber. Photo: Google
10. Delapre and South Northampton
In at number two is Delapre and South Northampton with 135 reports of violent and sexual crimes in September. Photo: Google
11. Castle (Northampton town centre)
158 reports of violent and sexual crimes were made relating to Northampton town centre, which means it comes in top of the list. Photo: Google