Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canons Walk area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North , and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Canons Walk (NN2 8HR) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 51.5% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average (72.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canons Walk (NN2 8HR), the main crime hotspot is near Knight'S Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingsthorpe North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Well Yard | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bishops Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Julian Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Templar Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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