Total Crime Rate
67.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sorrel Close area has the 19th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys , and the 500th highest 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 Sorrel Close (NN4 6EY) in the last 12 months was 67.2 per 1,000 residents and was 2.5% higher than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average (65.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 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 Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sorrel Close (NN4 6EY), the main crime hotspot is near Gateway Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Frosts Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gateway Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chariot Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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