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.
5. Daventry
With 65 reports of violent and sexual offences in May, Daventry is in at number seven. Photo: Google
6. East Northampton
East Northampton is in at number six with 113 reports of violent and sexual offences in May 2026. Photo: Google
7. Delapre and South Northampton
In at number five is Delapre and South Northampton with 120 reports of violent and sexual offences in May. Photo: Google
8. St George, Abington and Phippsville
Number four on the list is St George, Abington and Phippsville following 126 reports of violent and sexual offences in May. Photo: Google