Crime in Campion: statistics, rates and trends
546 crimes were recorded in Campion in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
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546 crimes were recorded in Campion in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Campion has the 3,023rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Campion | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 546 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,915 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Campion was highest in the year to July 2019 (756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (459). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 546 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 459 | 42.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 498 | 45.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 486 | 44.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 587 | 53.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 612 | 56.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 665 | 60.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 756 | 69.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 691 | 63.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Campion 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 increases were in other theft (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+41%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 17.7 | 0.52 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 14.4 | 0.94 | +41% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -18% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +12% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -37% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +20% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Campion
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Campion recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Campion
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Campion recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Campion
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Campion recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Campion
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Campion recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Campion
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Campion recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Campion
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Campion recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Campion
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Campion recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Campion
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Campion recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Campion
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Campion recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Campion
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Campion recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Campion
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Campion recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Campion
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Campion recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Campion
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Campion recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Campion
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Campion recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Campion, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Campion.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Campion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +102% |
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | +37% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,645 | 128.7 | +157% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,740 | 95.5 | +91% |
| Hunsbury | 1,017 | 65.2 | +30% |
| Long Buckby | 509 | 54.3 | +9% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +557% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +260% |
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 Campion over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near South View | 46 |
| On or near Meadow Farm Close | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 26 |
| On or near Main Road | 19 |
| On or near Glassthorpe Lane | 18 |
| On or near Butts Hill Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Bugbrooke Road | 13 |
| On or near Spencer Close | 12 |
| On or near Church Street | 11 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Campion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 157 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 28.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 25.6% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Campion has an estimated population of 10,915. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Campion sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Campion |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Campion a safe place to live?
Campion recorded 50.0 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 Campion?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Campion going up or down?
Recorded crime in Campion was up 19% on the year before: 546 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 459 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Campion?
Campion 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 Campion. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.