Total Crime Rate
149.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 34th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville , and the 171st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Avenue (NN3 6BA) in the last 12 months was 149.9 per 1,000 residents and was 16.8% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average (128.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (NN3 6BA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abington and Phippsville| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Laburnum Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ennerdale Close | — |
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