Total Crime Rate
78.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Street area has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Irthlingborough , and the 404th 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 George Street (NN9 5RH) in the last 12 months was 78.7 per 1,000 residents and was 14.4% higher than the Irthlingborough average (68.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 44.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (NN9 5RH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Baden Powell Way, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hayway (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Irthlingborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spencer Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Whites Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Baden Powell Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baden Powell Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Manton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitley Close | Local resolution |
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