Total Crime Rate
73.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Pyghtle area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton , and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North 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 The Pyghtle (NN8 4RR) in the last 12 months was 73.2 per 1,000 residents and was 55.3% higher than the Earls Barton average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Pyghtle (NN8 4RR), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Earls Barton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandy Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandy Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roche Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roche Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandy Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harrowden Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandy Close | Under investigation |
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