Total Crime Rate
28.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Deanshanger , and the 311th 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 Orchard Close (NN12 6BP) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.7% lower than the Deanshanger average (45.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Close (NN12 6BP), the main crime hotspot is near Hesketh Crescent. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Deanshanger| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hesketh Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | York Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bickerstaffes Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Solly'S Way | — |
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