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.

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.

MeasureDaventry North EastWest NorthamptonshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202611540,6815,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents31.292.596.4
Change on previous 12 months-12%+2%-1%
Population3,686439,81158,797,018

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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202611531.296.4
Year to July 202513135.597.1
Year to July 202417547.597.7
Year to July 202312533.95.2
Year to July 202216945.8101.3
Year to July 202119352.4102.1
Year to July 202021658.6101.9
Year to July 201917447.2101.5
Year to July 201812233.1100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202613
June 202618
May 202615
April 20268
March 20268
February 20264
January 20269
December 20256
November 20254
October 20256
September 20259
August 202515

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 typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences5214.10.41+18%
Anti-social behaviour308.10.53-27%
Other theft71.90.30-36%
Criminal damage and arson61.60.24+20%
Other crime61.60.77+20%
Burglary41.10.31-20%
Vehicle crime41.10.22-69%
Drugs30.80.25+50%
Public order30.80.12-40%

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.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Daventry North East
Daventry North West39468.3+119%
Daventry South2,007105.2+237%
Braunston & Crick77958.3+87%
Long Buckby50954.3+74%
Woodford & Weedon58248.4+55%
Campion54650.0+60%
Duston1,10568.3+119%
Naseby14636.4+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.

LocationCrimes
On or near Plough Close9
On or near Baler Close8
On or near Welton Lane7
On or near Acre Close6
On or near Rievaulx Way6
On or near Abbotsbury Drive5
On or near Coombe Close5
On or near Lansdown Close5
On or near Buckfast Close4
On or near Croxden Way4

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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect3833.0%
Not recorded3026.1%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified2320.0%
Under investigation1210.4%
Status update unavailable87.0%
Further action is not in the public interest21.7%
Further investigation is not in the public interest10.9%
Awaiting court outcome10.9%

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.

MeasureDaventry North East
Aged 0 to 1521.4%
Aged 16 to 6468.3%
Aged 65 and over10.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage76.9%
Social rented homes7.4%
Private rented homes15.7%
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.

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