Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Duston East , and the 526th lowest 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 Woodland Close (NN5 6NH) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 54.7% lower than the Duston East average (94.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Close (NN5 6NH), the main crime hotspot is near Limehurst Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Duston East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northfield Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pytchley Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northfield Road | Under investigation |
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