Total Crime Rate
126.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burghley Drive area has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Kingswood , and the 201st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
The streets immediately around this postcode mostly have high or very high crime levels, and on average the bordering areas are much more affected by crime than this postcode itself.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burghley Drive (NN18 8DZ) in the last 12 months was 126.2 per 1,000 residents and was 7.1% higher than the Kingswood average (117.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 54.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -17.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burghley Drive (NN18 8DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Buckfast Square. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sidmouth Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burghley Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Sports/Recreation Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bideford Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bideford Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | East Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Exmouth Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Burghley Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bampton Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bampton Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Burghley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sidmouth Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bampton Court | Under investigation |
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