Crime in Hunsbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,024 crimes were recorded in Hunsbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (321), anti-social behaviour (251) and other theft (123) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,406th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hunsbury | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,024 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,591 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hunsbury peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,049 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (832). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,024 | 65.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,049 | 67.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 862 | 55.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 880 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 835 | 53.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 916 | 58.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 849 | 54.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 891 | 57.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 832 | 53.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 22 to 51 and shoplifting rose from 27 to 60, while other crime fell from 24 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 20.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Other theft | 123 | 7.9 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 3.8 | 8.5 | +122% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +132% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hunsbury; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hackleton & Roade (42.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hunsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,737 | 95.3 | +45% |
| Nene Valley | 1,094 | 66.1 | +1% |
| Upton | 1,376 | 100.5 | +53% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +412% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | +98% |
| Hackleton & Roade | 470 | 42.6 | -35% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +74% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +165% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Hunsbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tanglewood” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tanglewood | 73 |
| On or near Butts Croft Close | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Turnberry Lane | 35 |
| On or near Stanford Way | 31 |
| On or near Mere Close | 24 |
| On or near Swift Court | 21 |
| On or near Toms Court | 17 |
| On or near Windingbrook Lane | 16 |
Of the 773 crimes in Hunsbury with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 251 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Hunsbury has an estimated population of 15,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hunsbury average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hunsbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hunsbury a safe place to live?
Hunsbury recorded 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,406th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hunsbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (251).
Is crime in Hunsbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hunsbury was down 2% on the year before: 1,024 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,049 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hunsbury?
About 15,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hunsbury?
Hunsbury 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.