Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Minton Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Desborough , and the 149th 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 Minton Close (NN14 2XY) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the Desborough average (63.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Minton Close (NN14 2XY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Addison Road, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Peaselands (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Desborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Neuville Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peaselands | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Addison Road | — |
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