Crime in Daventry North East: statistics, rates and trends
115 crimes were recorded in Daventry North East in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Daventry North East at a glance
- Crime trends in Daventry North East
- Types of crime in Daventry North East
- Daventry North East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Daventry North East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Daventry North East
- Population and deprivation in Daventry North East
- Questions about crime in Daventry North East
- About this data
115 crimes were recorded in Daventry North East in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Daventry North East has the 3,738th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Daventry North East | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 115 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.2 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,686 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Daventry North East was highest in the year to July 2020 (216 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (115). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 115 | 31.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 131 | 35.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 175 | 47.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 125 | 33.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 169 | 45.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 193 | 52.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 216 | 58.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 174 | 47.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 122 | 33.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Daventry North East 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 violence and sexual offences (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 14.1 | 0.41 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -27% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.6 | 0.24 | +20% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +20% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -69% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +50% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.8 | 0.12 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Daventry North East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Daventry North East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Daventry North East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Daventry North East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Daventry North East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Daventry North East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Daventry North East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Daventry North East recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Daventry North East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Daventry North East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Daventry North East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Daventry North East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Daventry North East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Daventry North East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Daventry North East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Daventry North East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Daventry North East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Daventry North East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Daventry North East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Daventry North East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Daventry North East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry North West | 394 | 68.3 | +119% |
| Daventry South | 2,007 | 105.2 | +237% |
| Braunston & Crick | 779 | 58.3 | +87% |
| Long Buckby | 509 | 54.3 | +74% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 582 | 48.4 | +55% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | +60% |
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | +119% |
| Naseby | 146 | 36.4 | +17% |
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 Daventry North East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plough Close | 9 |
| On or near Baler Close | 8 |
| On or near Welton Lane | 7 |
| On or near Acre Close | 6 |
| On or near Rievaulx Way | 6 |
| On or near Abbotsbury Drive | 5 |
| On or near Coombe Close | 5 |
| On or near Lansdown Close | 5 |
| On or near Buckfast Close | 4 |
| On or near Croxden Way | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Daventry North East 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 | 38 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 26.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 7.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% |
Daventry North East has an estimated population of 3,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Daventry North East sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Daventry North East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Daventry North East a safe place to live?
Daventry North East recorded 31.2 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 Daventry North East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Daventry North East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Daventry North East was down 12% on the year before: 115 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 131 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Daventry North East?
Daventry North East 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 Daventry North East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.