Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thorpe Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Burton and Broughton , and the 92nd 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 Thorpe Lane (NN16 8TW) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% 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 Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thorpe Lane (NN16 8TW), the main crime hotspot is near Slate Drive. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 26 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 | Drugs | Slate Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Slate Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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