Crime in Daventry South: statistics, rates and trends
2,054 crimes were recorded in Daventry South in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Daventry South
- Questions about crime in Daventry South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (664), anti-social behaviour (565) and criminal damage and arson (146) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,057th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Daventry South | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,054 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.6 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,083 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Daventry South peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,606 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,990). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,054 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,018 | 105.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,990 | 104.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,991 | 104.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,157 | 113.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,279 | 119.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,551 | 133.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,317 | 121.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,606 | 136.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 209 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Daventry South recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (93% above the national rate) and burglary (78% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (42% below) and robbery (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 70 to 127 and burglary rose from 69 to 121, while vehicle crime fell from 76 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 664 | 34.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 565 | 29.6 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +81% |
| Public order | 123 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 121 | 6.3 | 3.6 | +75% |
| Other theft | 107 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Daventry South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Daventry South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry North West | 421 | 73.0 | -32% |
| Daventry North East | 106 | 28.8 | -73% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 573 | 47.7 | -56% |
| Braunston & Crick | 822 | 61.5 | -43% |
| Long Buckby | 513 | 54.7 | -49% |
| Campion | 542 | 49.7 | -54% |
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | -38% |
| Upton | 1,376 | 100.5 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Daventry South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (227).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 227 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Tavern Lane | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Foundry Court | 54 |
| On or near New Street | 48 |
| On or near Foundry Place | 45 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 36 |
| On or near Hood Road | 33 |
| On or near The Stour | 30 |
Of the 1,489 crimes in Daventry South with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 565 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 527 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Daventry South has an estimated population of 19,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Daventry South average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Daventry South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Daventry South a safe place to live?
Daventry South recorded 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,057th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and burglary.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (565).
Is crime in Daventry South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Daventry South was up 2% on the year before: 2,054 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,018 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Daventry South?
About 19,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Daventry South?
Daventry South 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.