Crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
513 crimes were recorded in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), anti-social behaviour (150) and vehicle crime (42) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,840th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 513 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,372 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (633 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (510). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 513 | 54.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 538 | 57.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 510 | 54.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 528 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 513 | 54.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 633 | 67.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 627 | 66.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 546 | 58.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 580 | 61.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (68% below) and public order (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 42 and anti-social behaviour rose from 118 to 150, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 17.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 16.0 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire; the highest is Upton, West Northamptonshire (100.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Daventry North East (28.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | +22% |
| Campion | 542 | 49.7 | -9% |
| Daventry North East | 106 | 28.8 | -47% |
| Braunston & Crick | 822 | 61.5 | +12% |
| Naseby | 151 | 37.6 | -31% |
| Daventry North West | 421 | 73.0 | +33% |
| Upton | 1,376 | 100.5 | +84% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Irons Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
| On or near Sanders Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Market Place | 14 |
| On or near Holdenby Road | 12 |
| On or near Lawrence Court | 10 |
| On or near Manning Way | 10 |
| On or near Maycock Mews | 10 |
Of the 363 crimes in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 9,372 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire recorded 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,840th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
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: 513 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire?
About 9,372 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire?
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire 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.