Crime in Brickhill & Queensway: statistics, rates and trends
2,428 crimes were recorded in Brickhill & Queensway in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brickhill & Queensway
- Questions about crime in Brickhill & Queensway
- About this data
2,428 crimes were recorded in Brickhill & Queensway in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 800 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brickhill & Queensway has the 495th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brickhill & Queensway | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,428 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.2 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,956 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brickhill & Queensway was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,065 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,955). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 2,428 | 143.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,065 | 180.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,420 | 142.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,064 | 121.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,955 | 115.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,320 | 136.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,379 | 140.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,179 | 128.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,170 | 128.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 192 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brickhill & Queensway 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+27%) and burglary (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-61%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 800 | 47.2 | 1.38 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 566 | 33.4 | 2.18 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 275 | 16.2 | 1.96 | -61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 163 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +16% |
| Public order | 122 | 7.2 | 1.08 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 6.5 | 1.33 | -24% |
| Drugs | 96 | 5.7 | 1.73 | -2% |
| Other theft | 93 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -24% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +21% |
| Robbery | 52 | 3.1 | 2.27 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.1 | 2.19 | -20% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.79 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brickhill & Queensway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 800 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brickhill & Queensway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brickhill & Queensway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brickhill & Queensway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brickhill & Queensway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brickhill & Queensway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brickhill & Queensway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brickhill & Queensway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brickhill & Queensway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brickhill & Queensway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brickhill & Queensway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brickhill & Queensway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brickhill & Queensway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brickhill & Queensway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brickhill & Queensway recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brickhill & Queensway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brickhill & Queensway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brickhill & Queensway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croyland & Swanspool | 2,118 | 154.5 | +8% |
| Hatton Park | 1,172 | 71.0 | -50% |
| Victoria | 1,031 | 91.1 | -36% |
| Earls Barton | 596 | 50.8 | -64% |
| Irchester | 649 | 48.3 | -66% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -52% |
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | -23% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | -49% |
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 Brickhill & Queensway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 371 |
| On or near Goldsmith Road | 93 |
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 80 |
| On or near Swinburne Road | 61 |
| On or near Kilnway | 53 |
| On or near Brook Street West | 52 |
| On or near Townsend Close | 49 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 46 |
| On or near Rossetti Close | 45 |
| On or near Minerva Way | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brickhill & Queensway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 682 | 28.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 651 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 566 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 194 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% |
Brickhill & Queensway has an estimated population of 16,956. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brickhill & Queensway sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brickhill & Queensway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.6% |
Is Brickhill & Queensway a safe place to live?
Brickhill & Queensway recorded 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Brickhill & Queensway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 800 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (566).
Is crime in Brickhill & Queensway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brickhill & Queensway was down 21% on the year before: 2,428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,065 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brickhill & Queensway?
Brickhill & Queensway 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 Brickhill & Queensway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.