Total Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nursery Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Long Buckby , and the 501st 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 Nursery Close (NN6 7DJ) in the last 12 months was 41.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.2% lower than the Long Buckby average (52.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nursery Close (NN6 7DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Goodman Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Long Buckby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Scarff Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Old Forge Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Osbourne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Osbourne Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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