Total Crime Rate
35.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Furlong Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Desborough , and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North 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 Furlong Road (NN14 2PZ) in the last 12 months was 35.0 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% lower than the Desborough average (63.1 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 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 ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Furlong Road (NN14 2PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Eastbrook Hill. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Desborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ise Vale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cedar Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Red Wood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eastbrook Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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