Crime Rates at Azalea Close, Northampton, NN3 3XF

Azalea Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere , and the 276th 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 Azalea Close (NN3 3XF) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 319.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Azalea Close (NN3 3XF), 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.