Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville vs Oundle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Oundle Northamptonshire Police

      Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville vs Oundle Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville
      Northamptonshire Police
      4,104 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.3% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Oundle
      Northamptonshire Police
      595 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.4% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville
      B Oundle
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      4,104
      595
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,624
      539
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.3%
      ↑10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville
      B Oundle
      Violent Crime
      1,161 ↓5%
      175 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      706 ↑6%
      156 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      207 ↓3%
      30 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      182 ↓23%
      62 ↑41%
      Burglary
      215 ↑42%
      35 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      234 ↓5%
      46 ↑7%
      Drugs
      105 ↓24%
      10 ↓44%
      Public Order
      171 ↑4%
      45 ↑45%
      Robbery
      67 ↑158%
      0
      Shoplifting
      917 ↑110%
      17 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓20%
      2 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑62%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      58 ↓11%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oundle is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville safer than Oundle?

      Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Oundle has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 595 crimes. Oundle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville vs Oundle?

      Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oundle shows +10.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle?

      In Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,161 incidents). In Oundle, it is Violent Crime (175 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle?

      Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville recorded 706 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oundle recorded 156. 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 Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville vs Oundle?

      Violent crime in Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville totalled 1,161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 175 in Oundle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville recorded 3,624 crimes (now 4,104, a change of +13.3%). Oundle recorded 539 crimes previously (now 595, +10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle?

      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. Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Oundle has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle?

      Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Oundle 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 Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle?

      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 Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville or Oundle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northampton Kingsthorpe, Headlands & Boothville and Oundle. 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.