Crime Rates at Peppercorn Way, Northampton, NN4 0TT

Peppercorn Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys , and the 71st 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 Peppercorn Way (NN4 0TT) in the last 12 months was 12.4 per 1,000 residents and was 81.4% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average (66.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Peppercorn Way (NN4 0TT), the main crime hotspot is near Oakgrove Place. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.