Total Crime Rate
36.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Cross Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Irthlingborough , and the 298th 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 Cross Way (NN9 5RR) in the last 12 months was 36.6 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% lower than the Irthlingborough average (69.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cross Way (NN9 5RR), the main crime hotspot is near Grimmer Walk. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Irthlingborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Wellingborough Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Lakeside | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lucas Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Ryehill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Ryehill Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Ryehill Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Perkins Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Glovers Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Glovers Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Cross Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Grimmer Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ryehill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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