Crime in Naseby: statistics, rates and trends
151 crimes were recorded in Naseby in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (63), anti-social behaviour (43) and burglary (12) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,531st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Naseby | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 151 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,013 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Naseby peaked in the year to August 2020 (297 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (144). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 151 | 37.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 144 | 35.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 42.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 276 | 68.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 241 | 60.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 55.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 297 | 74.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 255 | 63.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 194 | 48.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 10.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Naseby; the highest is Kingsthorpe North (79.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Daventry North East (28.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Naseby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural North East | 365 | 60.3 | +60% |
| Long Buckby | 513 | 54.7 | +45% |
| Brixworth | 172 | 35.2 | -7% |
| Braunston & Crick | 822 | 61.5 | +63% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | +112% |
| Moulton | 1,127 | 75.0 | +99% |
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | +78% |
| Daventry North East | 106 | 28.8 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Naseby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Welford Road” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Welford Road | 31 |
| On or near West Street | 24 |
| On or near Starvold Close | 10 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 7 |
| On or near Smith Street | 5 |
| On or near Gardners Way | 4 |
| On or near Sibbertoft Road | 4 |
| On or near Back Lane | 3 |
| On or near Berkeley Street | 3 |
| On or near Brampton Row | 3 |
Of the 108 crimes in Naseby with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 55.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Naseby has an estimated population of 4,013 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.1%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Naseby average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Naseby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Naseby a safe place to live?
Naseby recorded 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,531st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Naseby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Naseby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Naseby was up 5% on the year before: 151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 144 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Naseby?
About 4,013 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Naseby?
Naseby 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.