Every month, new crime data is uploaded to police.uk and includes statistics about the type of crime in each area of Northamptonshire.
The latest figures have been released and refer to May this year.
Looking at the neighbourhoods across Northamptonshire, violent and sexual offences offences regularly appear in the top reported crimes. And the ten neighbourhoods where the most reports about these kinds of offences have been revealed.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), sexual offences include non-consensual crimes such as rape or sexual assault, crimes against children including child sexual abuse or grooming, and crimes that exploit others for a sexual purpose, whether in person or online.
And the CPS defines violent crime as covering a variety of offences – ranging from common assault to murder. It also encompasses the use of weapons such as firearms, knives and corrosive substances like acid.
Below are the ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of violent and sexual offences during the month of May 2026.
1. The areas of West Northamptonshire with the most anti-social behaviour reports
The latest crime data for the county has been revealed... Photo: Submitted
2. Crick and Long Bucbky
At number ten with 51 reported incidents of violent and sexual crimes in May is Crick and Long Buckby. Photo: Google
3. Dallington Spencer
Dallington Spencer is in at number nine, with 55 reports of violent and sexual offences in May. Photo: Google
4. Deanshanger and Grange Park
At number eight is Deanshanger and Grange Park with 58 reports of violent and sexual offences. Photo: Google