Total Crime Rate
10.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gates Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Irthlingborough , and the 40th 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 Gates Close (NN9 5EF) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% lower than the Irthlingborough average (68.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Gates Close (NN9 5EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Scarborough Street, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Musson Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Irthlingborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Manton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Finedon Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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