Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knowle Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere , and the 124th 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 Knowle Close (NN3 3LW) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 85.6% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -93.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knowle Close (NN3 3LW), the main crime hotspot is near Abington Park Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Delapre and Rushmere| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Abington Park Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rushmere Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Trinity Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hibiscus Close | Offender given a caution |
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