Total Crime Rate
34.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Acorn Close area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton , and the 294th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North 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 Acorn Close (NN15 6BW) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs 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 ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Acorn Close (NN15 6BW), the main crime hotspot is near Tilley Street. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 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 | Possession of weapons | Salen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Tilley Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tilley Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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