Crime Rates at Bowthorpe Close, Northampton, NN3 3EJ

Bowthorpe Close area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere , and the 491st highest 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 Bowthorpe Close (NN3 3EJ) in the last 12 months was 69.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.9% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 45.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bowthorpe Close (NN3 3EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Cricklade Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.