Total Crime Rate
93.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Babbage Crescent area has the 27th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural , and the 318th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Babbage Crescent (NN17 4AJ) in the last 12 months was 93.9 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% lower than the Corby Rural average (110.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 42.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Babbage Crescent (NN17 4AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Pascal Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Corby Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Yew Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rockingham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dewar Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodlands Avenue | — |
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