Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton , and the 147th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North 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 Cedar Way (NN8 4SL) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% lower than the Earls Barton average (47.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 130.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Way (NN8 4SL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Pyghtle, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cedar Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Earls Barton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oakway | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cooper Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harrowden Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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