Crime Rates at Vernon Terrace, Northampton, NN1 5HE

Vernon Terrace area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville , and the 453rd lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Vernon Terrace (NN1 5HE) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.9% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average (118.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Vernon Terrace (NN1 5HE), the main crime hotspot is near The Nurseries. Police recorded 111 crimes here, including 101 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.