Crime in Daventry North East: statistics, rates and trends
106 crimes were recorded in Daventry North East in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Daventry North East
- Questions about crime in Daventry North East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (51), anti-social behaviour (27) and criminal damage and arson (7) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,797th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Daventry North East | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 106 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,686 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Daventry North East of any year here (106 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 106 | 28.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 133 | 36.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 176 | 47.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 121 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 165 | 44.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 189 | 51.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 235 | 63.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 173 | 46.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 121 | 32.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 44 to 51, while anti-social behaviour fell from 43 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 13.8 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Daventry North East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Daventry North East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry North West | 421 | 73.0 | +154% |
| Daventry South | 2,054 | 107.6 | +274% |
| Braunston & Crick | 822 | 61.5 | +114% |
| Long Buckby | 513 | 54.7 | +90% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 573 | 47.7 | +66% |
| Campion | 542 | 49.7 | +73% |
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | +133% |
| Naseby | 151 | 37.6 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Daventry North East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Plough Close” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plough Close | 10 |
| On or near Welton Lane | 8 |
| On or near Baler Close | 7 |
| On or near Acre Close | 5 |
| On or near Coombe Close | 5 |
| On or near Rievaulx Way | 5 |
| On or near Abbotsbury Drive | 4 |
| On or near Buckfast Close | 4 |
| On or near Croxden Way | 4 |
| On or near St. Botolph Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 79 crimes in Daventry North East with one. The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 34 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 17.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
Daventry North East has an estimated population of 3,686 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and a younger population (10%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Daventry North East average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Daventry North East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Daventry North East a safe place to live?
Daventry North East recorded 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,797th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Daventry North East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 51 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Daventry North East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Daventry North East was down 20% on the year before: 106 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 133 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Daventry North East?
About 3,686 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Daventry North East?
Daventry North East 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.