Crime in Braunston & Crick: statistics, rates and trends
822 crimes were recorded in Braunston & Crick in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Braunston & Crick at a glance
- Crime trends in Braunston & Crick
- Types of crime in Braunston & Crick
- Braunston & Crick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Braunston & Crick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Braunston & Crick
- Demographics of Braunston & Crick
- Questions about crime in Braunston & Crick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (291), anti-social behaviour (146) and other crime (78) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,554th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Braunston & Crick | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 822 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,369 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Braunston & Crick peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,239 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (748). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 822 | 61.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 808 | 60.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 748 | 56.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 819 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 873 | 65.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,034 | 77.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,239 | 92.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,095 | 81.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 946 | 70.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Braunston & Crick recorded notably more other crime (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less public order (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 50 to 78 and other theft rose from 53 to 68, while drugs fell from 40 to 27 and vehicle crime fell from 82 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 21.8 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Other crime | 78 | 5.8 | 2.1 | +56% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Braunston & Crick; the highest is Daventry South (107.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Daventry North East (28.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Braunston & Crick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry North East | 106 | 28.8 | -53% |
| Daventry North West | 421 | 73.0 | +19% |
| Daventry South | 2,054 | 107.6 | +75% |
| Long Buckby | 513 | 54.7 | -11% |
| Naseby | 151 | 37.6 | -39% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 573 | 47.7 | -22% |
| Campion | 542 | 49.7 | -19% |
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | +9% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Braunston & Crick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (185).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 185 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Centenary Drive | 51 |
| On or near Parklands | 50 |
| On or near Spencer Court | 24 |
| On or near West Haddon Road | 22 |
| On or near Hillmorton Lane | 16 |
| On or near Paddox Court | 16 |
| On or near Danes Way | 14 |
| On or near Stanford Road | 14 |
Of the 676 crimes in Braunston & Crick with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 146 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 7.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Braunston & Crick has an estimated population of 13,369 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Braunston & Crick average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Braunston & Crick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Braunston & Crick a safe place to live?
Braunston & Crick recorded 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,554th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Braunston & Crick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Braunston & Crick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Braunston & Crick was up 2% on the year before: 822 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 808 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Braunston & Crick?
About 13,369 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Braunston & Crick?
Braunston & Crick is policed by Northamptonshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.