Crime Rates at West Ridge, Northampton, NN2 7RA

West Ridge area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kingsthorpe South , and the 502nd lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West 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 West Ridge (NN2 7RA) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% lower than the Kingsthorpe South average (145.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Ridge (NN2 7RA), the main crime hotspot is near Newnham Road. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.