Total Crime Rate
58.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gainsborough Road area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Corby Rural , and the 540th 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 Gainsborough Road (NN18 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 58.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 37.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gainsborough Road (NN18 9NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Oak Wood Drive. Police recorded 17 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Spiers Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spiers Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spiers Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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