Total Crime Rate
106.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottesbrooke Way area has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Irthlingborough , and the 268th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cottesbrooke Way (NN9 6UP) in the last 12 months was 106.5 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottesbrooke Way (NN9 6UP), the main crime hotspot is near Orwell Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Irthlingborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cottesbrooke Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mallows Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Orwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orwell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Orwell Close | Under investigation |
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