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.
9. Duston and Sixfields
Duston and Sixfields is in at number three on the list with 132 reports during the month of May 2026. Photo: Google
10. Kingsthorpe, Headlands and Boothville
Kingsthorpe, Headlands and Boothville is in at number two with 149 reports of violent and sexual offences in May 2026. Photo: Google
11. Castle (Northampton town centre)
181 reports of violent and sexual offences were made relating to Northampton town centre in May 2026, which means it comes in top of the list. Photo: Google