Total Crime Rate
55.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westone Avenue area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands , and the 619th 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 Westone Avenue (NN3 3JH) in the last 12 months was 55.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% lower than the Headlands average (94.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westone Avenue (NN3 3JH), the main crime hotspot is near Octagon Way. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Headlands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Octagon Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Octagon Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grassmere Avenue | Under investigation |
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