Crime in Daventry North West: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Daventry North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Daventry North West at a glance
- Crime trends in Daventry North West
- Types of crime in Daventry North West
- Daventry North West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Daventry North West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Daventry North West
- Population and deprivation in Daventry North West
- Questions about crime in Daventry North West
- About this data
394 crimes were recorded in Daventry North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 149 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Daventry North West has the 2,295th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Daventry North West | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 394 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,766 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Daventry North West was highest in the year to July 2021 (512 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (383). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 394 | 68.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 412 | 71.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 480 | 83.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 383 | 66.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 400 | 69.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 512 | 88.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 499 | 86.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 464 | 80.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 457 | 79.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Daventry North West 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in public order (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 25.8 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 23.2 | 1.51 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.2 | 0.61 | -14% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +31% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +64% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -50% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +133% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Daventry North West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Daventry North West recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Daventry North West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Daventry North West recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Daventry North West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Daventry North West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Daventry North West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Daventry North West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Daventry North West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Daventry North West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Daventry North West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Daventry North West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Daventry North West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Daventry North West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Daventry North West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Daventry North West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Daventry North West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Daventry North West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Daventry North West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Daventry North West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Daventry North West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Daventry North West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Daventry North West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Daventry North West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Daventry North West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Daventry North West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Daventry North West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Daventry North West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Daventry North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry North East | 115 | 31.2 | -54% |
| Daventry South | 2,007 | 105.2 | +54% |
| Braunston & Crick | 779 | 58.3 | -15% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 582 | 48.4 | -29% |
| Long Buckby | 509 | 54.3 | -21% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | -27% |
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | +0% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +48% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Snowshill Close | 24 |
| On or near The Firs | 23 |
| On or near Wimborne Place | 22 |
| On or near Ickworth Close | 20 |
| On or near Ericsson Close | 19 |
| On or near Falconers Close | 19 |
| On or near Daneholme Close | 18 |
| On or near Cowley Road | 10 |
| On or near Cabot Close | 9 |
| On or near Fiennes Court | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Daventry North West 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 | 134 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 26.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Daventry North West has an estimated population of 5,766. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Daventry North West sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Daventry North West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Daventry North West a safe place to live?
Daventry North West recorded 68.3 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Daventry North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Daventry North West was down 4% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Daventry North West?
Daventry North West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.