Total Crime Rate
20.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Blaydon Walk area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hatton Park , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 1,075 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 Blaydon Walk (NN8 5YU) in the last 12 months was 20.5 per 1,000 residents and was 69.8% lower than the Hatton Park average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blaydon Walk (NN8 5YU), the main crime hotspot is near Ashby Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hatton Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Torrington Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Torrington Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Somerford Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Devonshire Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sparke Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Weldon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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