Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portway Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Middleton Cheney , and the 205th 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 Portway Drive (NN13 5NA) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% lower than the Middleton Cheney average (35.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portway Drive (NN13 5NA), the main crime hotspot is near Park End, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Middleton Cheney| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Portway | — |
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