Crime in Brickhill & Queensway: statistics, rates and trends
2,416 crimes were recorded in Brickhill & Queensway in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brickhill & Queensway at a glance
- Crime trends in Brickhill & Queensway
- Types of crime in Brickhill & Queensway
- Brickhill & Queensway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brickhill & Queensway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brickhill & Queensway
- Demographics of Brickhill & Queensway
- Questions about crime in Brickhill & Queensway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (816), anti-social behaviour (567) and shoplifting (247) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brickhill & Queensway | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,416 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.5 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,956 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brickhill & Queensway peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,050 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,944). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,416 | 142.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,050 | 179.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,476 | 146.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,055 | 121.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,944 | 114.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,275 | 134.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,362 | 139.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,220 | 130.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,181 | 128.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 180 |
| July 2026 | 277 |
| June 2026 | 217 |
| May 2026 | 228 |
| April 2026 | 173 |
| March 2026 | 200 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 211 |
| December 2025 | 178 |
| November 2025 | 188 |
| October 2025 | 181 |
| September 2025 | 206 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brickhill & Queensway recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 55 to 66 and criminal damage and arson rose from 141 to 168, while shoplifting fell from 706 to 247 and vehicle crime fell from 150 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 816 | 48.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 567 | 33.4 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 247 | 14.6 | 8.5 | -65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 168 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Public order | 118 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 100 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Other theft | 93 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Robbery | 50 | 2.9 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.1 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brickhill & Queensway; the highest is Croyland & Swanspool (154.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Irchester, North Northamptonshire (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brickhill & Queensway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland & Swanspool | 2,111 | 154.0 | +8% |
| Hatton Park | 1,192 | 72.2 | -49% |
| Victoria | 1,059 | 93.6 | -34% |
| Earls Barton | 607 | 51.8 | -64% |
| Irchester | 655 | 48.8 | -66% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -48% |
| Pemberton | 1,090 | 106.0 | -26% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Brickhill & Queensway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (340).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 340 |
| On or near Goldsmith Road | 84 |
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 82 |
| On or near Swinburne Road | 65 |
| On or near Brook Street West | 53 |
| On or near Kilnway | 51 |
| On or near Townsend Close | 50 |
| On or near Rossetti Close | 47 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 45 |
| On or near Minerva Way | 43 |
Of the 1,849 crimes in Brickhill & Queensway with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 567 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 663 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 646 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 197 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 47 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Brickhill & Queensway has an estimated population of 16,956 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brickhill & Queensway average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brickhill & Queensway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brickhill & Queensway a safe place to live?
Brickhill & Queensway recorded 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Brickhill & Queensway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 816 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (567).
Is crime in Brickhill & Queensway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brickhill & Queensway was down 21% on the year before: 2,416 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,050 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brickhill & Queensway?
About 16,956 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brickhill & Queensway?
Brickhill & Queensway 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.