Crime Rates at Harlequin Close, Northampton, NN4 9AB

Harlequin Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys , and the 584th highest crime rate of 1,261 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 Harlequin Close (NN4 9AB) in the last 12 months was 57.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.6% lower 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 45.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harlequin Close (NN4 9AB), the main crime hotspot is near Hawker Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.