Total Crime Rate
83.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farraxton Square area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Sixfields , and the 393rd highest crime rate of 1,265 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 Farraxton Square (NN4 9RQ) in the last 12 months was 83.9 per 1,000 residents and was 8.8% lower than the Sixfields average (92.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 36.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farraxton Square (NN4 9RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Joshua Square. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sixfields| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joshua Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brocade Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Archangel Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Floribunda Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joshua Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dimock Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dayrell Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Joshua Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mallard Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Plantagenet Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Archangel Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Plantagenet Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Farraxton Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hunsbury Hill Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hunsbury Hill Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haselrig Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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