Crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
799 crimes were recorded in Towcester, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
- Towcester, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
799 crimes were recorded in Towcester, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 279 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Towcester, West Northamptonshire has the 2,819th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Towcester, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 799 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,572 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (983 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (703). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 799 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 782 | 53.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 804 | 55.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 765 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 703 | 48.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 824 | 56.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 883 | 60.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 955 | 65.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 983 | 67.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Towcester, 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 public order (+22%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and burglary (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 19.1 | 0.56 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 14.0 | 0.91 | +18% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -11% |
| Public order | 50 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +22% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -38% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -31% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.42 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 9 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 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 5 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Towcester, 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Towcester, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Towcester, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Towcester, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural South Northamptonshire | 402 | 33.6 | -39% |
| Hackleton & Roade | 474 | 43.0 | -22% |
| Deanshanger & Paulerspury | 599 | 43.8 | -20% |
| Hunsbury | 1,017 | 65.2 | +19% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | -9% |
| Nene Valley | 1,096 | 66.3 | +21% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +84% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,740 | 95.5 | +74% |
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 Towcester, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Catterick Way | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near A43 | 34 |
| On or near Lower Stable Yard | 28 |
| On or near Hicks Court | 26 |
| On or near Northgate | 23 |
| On or near Vernon Road | 19 |
| On or near Beverley Way | 17 |
| On or near Sun Yard | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Towcester, 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 | 229 | 28.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 26.9% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Towcester, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 14,572. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Towcester, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Towcester, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Towcester, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Towcester, West Northamptonshire recorded 54.8 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 Towcester, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Towcester, West Northamptonshire was up 2% on the year before: 799 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Towcester, West Northamptonshire?
Towcester, 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 Towcester, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.