Total Crime Rate
60.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Obelisk Rise area has the 26th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North , and the 572nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Obelisk Rise (NN2 8SU) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 17.3% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average (72.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Obelisk Rise (NN2 8SU), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 14 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 | Drugs | St John'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lynton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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