Total Crime Rate
51.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bridge Meadow Way area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Bugbrooke , and the 599th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bridge Meadow Way (NN4 5EE) in the last 12 months was 51.2 per 1,000 residents and was 16.9% higher than the Bugbrooke average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridge Meadow Way (NN4 5EE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Lane, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dunnock Lane (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | School Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | School Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | School Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Dunnock Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Sandy Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunnock Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Lark Lane | Under investigation |
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