Crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,740 crimes were recorded in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
- Types of crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
- Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
- Population and deprivation in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
- Questions about crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
- About this data
1,740 crimes were recorded in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 631 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill has the 1,354th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,740 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.5 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,222 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,345 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,673). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 1,740 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,733 | 95.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,673 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,956 | 107.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,056 | 112.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,051 | 112.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,045 | 112.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,345 | 128.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,077 | 114.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 172 |
| June 2026 | 158 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 148 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 161 |
| October 2025 | 148 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
| August 2025 | 162 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill 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, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and vehicle crime (+25%). The largest falls were in drugs (-34%) and burglary (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 631 | 34.6 | 1.01 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 400 | 22.0 | 1.43 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 6.8 | 1.38 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -18% |
| Other theft | 116 | 6.4 | 1.00 | +33% |
| Public order | 88 | 4.8 | 0.73 | +4% |
| Drugs | 63 | 3.5 | 1.06 | -34% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.4 | 0.28 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.8 | 1.81 | -16% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -4% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.3 | 0.98 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.73 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury | 1,017 | 65.2 | -32% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +244% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,645 | 128.7 | +35% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +6% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +88% |
| Nene Valley | 1,096 | 66.3 | -31% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +14% |
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | -28% |
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 Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 104 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 58 |
| On or near Malthouse Close | 50 |
| On or near Ring Way | 50 |
| On or near Thorn Hill | 50 |
| On or near Southwood Hill | 47 |
| On or near Camborne Close | 46 |
| On or near Thirlestane Road | 46 |
| On or near St Leonards Court | 42 |
| On or near Winchester Close | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 528 | 30.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 452 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 400 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill has an estimated population of 18,222. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill a safe place to live?
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill recorded 95.5 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 Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (400).
Is crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,740 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill?
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill 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 Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.