Crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
509 crimes were recorded in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 165 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire has the 2,845th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 509 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.3 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,372 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (636 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (487). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 509 | 54.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 537 | 57.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 487 | 52.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 557 | 59.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 516 | 55.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 636 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 622 | 66.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 530 | 56.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 577 | 61.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire 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 anti-social behaviour (+18%) and vehicle crime (+14%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-59%) and criminal damage and arson (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 17.6 | 0.51 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +18% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.3 | 0.87 | +14% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +154% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -54% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -59% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -31% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 154% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | +26% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | -8% |
| Daventry North East | 115 | 31.2 | -43% |
| Braunston & Crick | 779 | 58.3 | +7% |
| Naseby | 146 | 36.4 | -33% |
| Daventry North West | 394 | 68.3 | +26% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +86% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,248 | 79.8 | +47% |
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 Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Irons Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Sanders Terrace | 20 |
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near Holdenby Road | 13 |
| On or near Market Place | 13 |
| On or near Lawrence Court | 12 |
| On or near Maycock Mews | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire 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 | 141 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 26.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 9,372. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 54.3 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 Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire was down 5% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 537 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire?
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire 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 Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.