Total Crime Rate
43.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chelfham Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere , and the 528th lowest crime rate of 1,265 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 Chelfham Close (NN3 3AH) in the last 12 months was 43.0 per 1,000 residents and was 64.0% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average (119.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chelfham Close (NN3 3AH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ellis Way, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dulverton Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Delapre and Rushmere| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chelfham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bideford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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