Crime in Daventry South: statistics, rates and trends
2,007 crimes were recorded in Daventry South in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Daventry South at a glance
- Crime trends in Daventry South
- Types of crime in Daventry South
- Daventry South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Daventry South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Daventry South
- Population and deprivation in Daventry South
- Questions about crime in Daventry South
- About this data
2,007 crimes were recorded in Daventry South in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 664 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Daventry South has the 1,116th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Daventry South | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,007 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,083 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Daventry South was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,607 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,966). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 2,007 | 105.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,038 | 106.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,966 | 103.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,000 | 104.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,167 | 113.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,336 | 122.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,495 | 130.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,349 | 123.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,607 | 136.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 165 |
| May 2026 | 204 |
| April 2026 | 215 |
| March 2026 | 179 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 166 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 153 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
| August 2025 | 162 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Daventry South 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+90%) and shoplifting (+32%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-42%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 664 | 34.8 | 1.02 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 555 | 29.1 | 1.90 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -17% |
| Public order | 124 | 6.5 | 0.98 | +10% |
| Burglary | 120 | 6.3 | 1.78 | +90% |
| Other theft | 104 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 5.0 | 0.60 | +32% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.1 | 0.95 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -28% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.0 | 0.97 | -5% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 0.78 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.9 | 0.97 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -79% |
Violence and sexual offences in Daventry South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Daventry South recorded 664 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Daventry South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Daventry South recorded 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Daventry South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Daventry South recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Daventry South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Daventry South recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Daventry South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Daventry South recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Daventry South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Daventry South recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Daventry South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Daventry South recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Daventry South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Daventry South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Daventry South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Daventry South recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Daventry South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Daventry South recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Daventry South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Daventry South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Daventry South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Daventry South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Daventry South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Daventry South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Daventry South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Daventry South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Daventry South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Daventry South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Daventry South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry North West | 394 | 68.3 | -35% |
| Daventry North East | 115 | 31.2 | -70% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 582 | 48.4 | -54% |
| Braunston & Crick | 779 | 58.3 | -45% |
| Long Buckby | 509 | 54.3 | -48% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | -52% |
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | -35% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | -4% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 224 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Tavern Lane | 58 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Foundry Court | 53 |
| On or near New Street | 46 |
| On or near Foundry Place | 43 |
| On or near Hood Road | 34 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 32 |
| On or near The Stour | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Daventry South 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 | 555 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 525 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 512 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.1% |
Daventry South has an estimated population of 19,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Daventry South sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Daventry South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Daventry South a safe place to live?
Daventry South recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 664 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (555).
Is crime in Daventry South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Daventry South was down 2% on the year before: 2,007 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,038 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Daventry South?
Daventry South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.