Total Crime Rate
33.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Ridings area has the 47th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Bugbrooke , and the 386th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Ridings (NN4 5BN) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 23.5% lower than the Bugbrooke average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridings (NN4 5BN), the main crime hotspot is near Rowan Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Oaks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Woodlands | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Great Ground Walk | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Clover Field | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Oaks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornflower Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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