Here are the top ten reported crime hotspots in Northampton town centre in December last year.
According to the police's crime map, a total of 743 crimes were reported in the Northampton central area in December.
Of these 743 crimes reported, there were 325 reports of violence and sexual offences; 100 reports of anti-social behaviour; 56 reports of public order offences; and 262 'other crimes'.
Let's take a look at the top 10 places where the most crimes were reported in the town.
(The map and full break down can be found here).
5. St Mary's Street
There were 19 crimes reported in this area in December. Of those 19 crimes reported, eight were for violence and sexual offences, seven were for anti-social behaviour, two were for criminal damage and arson, and two were for other crimes.
6. Horsemarket
There were 15 crimes reported in Horsemarket in December. Of those 15 crimes reported, there were eight violence and sexual offences, two reports of theft, and five reports of other crimes
7. Wellingborough Road/Abington Square junction
12 crimes were reported in this area in December. Of those crimes reported, seven were for violence and sexual offences, one was for anti-social behaviour, one was for theft, and three were for other crimes
8. Portland Place
12 crimes were reported in this area in December. Of those reported crimes, four were for violence and sexual offences, two were for anti-social behaviour, two were for criminal damage and arson, and four were for other crimes