Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chiltern Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer , and the 540th lowest crime rate of 1,265 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 Chiltern Way (NN5 6AR) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the Dallington Spencer average (115.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chiltern Way (NN5 6AR), the main crime hotspot is near Porlock Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dallington Spencer| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Lawns | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chewton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Malvern Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Porlock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Porlock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chiltern Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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