Crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
450 crimes were recorded in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
- Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
450 crimes were recorded in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire has the 3,611th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 450 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.7 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,602 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (567 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (432). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 450 | 35.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 432 | 34.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 464 | 36.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 455 | 36.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 505 | 40.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 524 | 41.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 567 | 45.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 476 | 37.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 549 | 43.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Middleton Cheney, 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 (+30%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 12.9 | 0.38 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 9.0 | 0.59 | +30% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -11% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Other theft | 23 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 1.5 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -69% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 40 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Middleton Cheney, 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Middleton Cheney, 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackley | 625 | 37.0 | +4% |
| Rural South Northamptonshire | 402 | 33.6 | -6% |
| Woodford & Weedon | 582 | 48.4 | +36% |
| Towcester | 799 | 54.8 | +54% |
| Daventry South | 2,007 | 105.2 | +195% |
| Deanshanger & Paulerspury | 599 | 43.8 | +23% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | +40% |
| Daventry North West | 394 | 68.3 | +91% |
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 Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dobbins Close | 25 |
| On or near Queen Street | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Reynard Park | 11 |
| On or near Arbury Banks | 10 |
| On or near Arundel Close | 10 |
| On or near Farthinghoe Road | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Mansion Hill | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Middleton Cheney, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 31.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% |
Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 12,602. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire recorded 35.7 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 Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire was up 4% on the year before: 450 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 432 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire?
Middleton Cheney, 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 Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.