Total Crime Rate
63.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lime Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke , and the 542nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lime Close (NN7 2PS) in the last 12 months was 63.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% higher than the Bugbrooke average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lime Close (NN7 2PS), the main crime hotspot is near Hazel Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bugbrooke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hazel Close | — |
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