Crime Rates at Watersmeet, Northampton, NN1 5SQ

Watersmeet area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville , and the 42nd 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 Watersmeet (NN1 5SQ) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 93.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

In the area around Watersmeet (NN1 5SQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hibiscus Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.