Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shannon Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton , and the 58th 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 Shannon Way (NN15 5SX) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% lower than the Burton and Broughton average (58.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 150.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shannon Way (NN15 5SX), the main crime hotspot is near Mutlow Drive. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burton and Broughton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Severn Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lily Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tweed Close | Under investigation |
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