Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shelley Close area has the 34th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke , and the 526th 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 Shelley Close (NN12 6JZ) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 0.3% higher than the Bugbrooke average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shelley Close (NN12 6JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Milton Way. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bugbrooke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Balmoral Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Milton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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