Crime in Hunsbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,017 crimes were recorded in Hunsbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.2 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 Hunsbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Hunsbury
- Types of crime in Hunsbury
- Hunsbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hunsbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hunsbury
- Population and deprivation in Hunsbury
- Questions about crime in Hunsbury
- About this data
1,017 crimes were recorded in Hunsbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.2 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 323 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hunsbury has the 2,422nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hunsbury | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,017 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,591 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hunsbury was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,059 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (812). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 1,017 | 65.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,059 | 67.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 840 | 53.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 884 | 56.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 833 | 53.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 925 | 59.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 841 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 909 | 58.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 812 | 52.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hunsbury 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+165%) and shoplifting (+71%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-46%) and possession of weapons (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 20.7 | 0.61 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 15.9 | 1.04 | +6% |
| Other theft | 123 | 7.9 | 1.23 | -14% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +165% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +71% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +3% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 0.64 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.2 | 1.19 | -28% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +167% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.26 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hunsbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hunsbury recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hunsbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hunsbury recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hunsbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hunsbury recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hunsbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hunsbury recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hunsbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hunsbury recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hunsbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hunsbury recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 165% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hunsbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hunsbury recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hunsbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hunsbury recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hunsbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hunsbury recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hunsbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hunsbury recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hunsbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hunsbury recorded 16 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 167% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hunsbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hunsbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hunsbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hunsbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hunsbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hunsbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hunsbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hunsbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hunsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,740 | 95.5 | +46% |
| Nene Valley | 1,096 | 66.3 | +2% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +55% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +404% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,645 | 128.7 | +97% |
| Hackleton & Roade | 474 | 43.0 | -34% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +67% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +176% |
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 Hunsbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tanglewood | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Butts Croft Close | 60 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Turnberry Lane | 36 |
| On or near Stanford Way | 29 |
| On or near Mere Close | 24 |
| On or near Swift Court | 19 |
| On or near Windingbrook Lane | 16 |
| On or near Mallard Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hunsbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 28.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 280 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 248 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Hunsbury has an estimated population of 15,591. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hunsbury sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hunsbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Hunsbury a safe place to live?
Hunsbury recorded 65.2 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 Hunsbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (248).
Is crime in Hunsbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hunsbury was down 4% on the year before: 1,017 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,059 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hunsbury?
Hunsbury 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 Hunsbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.