Total Crime Rate
64.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Heathers area has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Irchester , and the 491st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North 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 The Heathers (NN29 7UB) in the last 12 months was 64.7 per 1,000 residents and was 27.9% higher than the Irchester average (50.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Heathers (NN29 7UB), the main crime hotspot is near Francis Dickins Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Irchester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hookhams Path | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Francis Dickins Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windmill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hinwick Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Saint Marys Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Saint Marys Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Saint Marys Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Francis Dickins Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Francis Dickins Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Green Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Francis Dickins Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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