Crime Rates at Birkdale Close, Northampton, NN2 7PD

Birkdale Close area has the 37th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville , and the 194th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Birkdale Close (NN2 7PD) in the last 12 months was 138.1 per 1,000 residents and was 16.8% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average (118.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 76.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Birkdale Close (NN2 7PD), the main crime hotspot is near Bankside. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.