Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Close area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Braunston and Crick , and the 422nd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around North Close (NN11 7JA) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% lower than the Braunston and Crick average (63.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Close (NN11 7JA), the main crime hotspot is near South Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braunston and Crick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spinney Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dark Lane | Under investigation |
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