Delapre and South Northampton vs Desborough

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Delapre and South Northampton Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      1/100
      Desborough Northamptonshire Police

      Delapre and South Northampton vs Desborough Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Delapre and South Northampton
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,661 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      1/100
      High Crime
      Desborough
      Northamptonshire Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.6% trend
      13.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Delapre and South Northampton
      B Desborough
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      1/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,661
      913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,486
      721
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5%
      ↑26.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.5%
      13.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Delapre and South Northampton
      B Desborough
      Violent Crime
      1,480 ↑0%
      347 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      661 ↑23%
      212 ↑86%
      Other Theft
      288 ↓6%
      48 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      171 ↑13%
      49 ↑29%
      Burglary
      101 ↑1%
      47 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      202 ↓13%
      78 ↑39%
      Drugs
      171 ↓5%
      6 ↓70%
      Public Order
      251 ↑10%
      26 ↓7%
      Robbery
      47 ↑27%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      111 ↑44%
      57 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓14%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      78 ↑53%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑2%
      22 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Delapre and South Northampton is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Delapre and South Northampton safer than Desborough?

      Delapre and South Northampton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,661 crimes in the last 12 months. Desborough has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 913 crimes. Delapre and South Northampton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Delapre and South Northampton vs Desborough?

      Delapre and South Northampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Desborough shows +26.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough?

      In Delapre and South Northampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,480 incidents). In Desborough, it is Violent Crime (347 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough?

      Delapre and South Northampton recorded 661 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Desborough recorded 212. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Delapre and South Northampton vs Desborough?

      Violent crime in Delapre and South Northampton totalled 1,480 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 347 in Desborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Delapre and South Northampton recorded 3,486 crimes (now 3,661, a change of +5%). Desborough recorded 721 crimes previously (now 913, +26.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Delapre and South Northampton has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Desborough has 13.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough?

      Delapre and South Northampton falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Desborough is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Delapre and South Northampton or Desborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Delapre and South Northampton and Desborough. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.