Crime Rates at Spencelayh Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4UU

Spencelayh Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Earls Barton , and the 203rd 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 Spencelayh Close (NN8 4UU) in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% lower than the Earls Barton average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Spencelayh Close (NN8 4UU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Harrowden Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Soane Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.