Based on April 2026 Police data, Spratton (NN6) recorded the lowest crime rate in Northamptonshire, with 3 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Northampton (NN1) recorded 838 crimes in the same period — more than 279x the crime count of the safest area. The 22 postcode areas analysed in Northamptonshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Spratton (NN6) is the safest area in Northamptonshire, recording 3 crimes — 98% fewer than the average across the 22 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Northampton (NN1) recorded the most crime in Northamptonshire in April 2026, with 838 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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