Crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
625 crimes were recorded in Brackley, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
- Brackley, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
625 crimes were recorded in Brackley, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 253 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brackley, West Northamptonshire has the 3,548th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brackley, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 625 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,882 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (827 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (625). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 625 | 37.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 649 | 38.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 718 | 42.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 745 | 44.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 782 | 46.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 827 | 49.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 812 | 48.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 722 | 42.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 767 | 45.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brackley, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-32%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 15.0 | 0.44 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -2% |
| Other theft | 43 | 2.5 | 0.40 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.5 | 0.31 | +8% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -7% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +44% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -43% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brackley, West Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brackley, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brackley, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brackley, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cheney | 450 | 35.7 | -4% |
| Rural South Northamptonshire | 402 | 33.6 | -9% |
| Towcester | 799 | 54.8 | +48% |
| Deanshanger & Paulerspury | 599 | 43.8 | +18% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 582 | 48.4 | +31% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | +35% |
| Hackleton & Roade | 474 | 43.0 | +16% |
| Daventry South | 2,007 | 105.2 | +184% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brackley, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Europa Lane | 17 |
| On or near Northampton Road | 14 |
| On or near Waynflete Close | 14 |
| On or near Manor Road | 13 |
| On or near Spencer Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Market Place | 12 |
| On or near Lark Rise | 11 |
| On or near Springfield Way | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brackley, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
Brackley, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 16,882. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brackley, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brackley, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Brackley, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Brackley, West Northamptonshire recorded 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brackley, West Northamptonshire was down 4% on the year before: 625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 649 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brackley, West Northamptonshire?
Brackley, West Northamptonshire is policed by Northamptonshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brackley, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.