Crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale: statistics, rates and trends
692 crimes were recorded in Weston Favell & Abington Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- Types of crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- Weston Favell & Abington Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- Population and deprivation in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- Questions about crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- About this data
692 crimes were recorded in Weston Favell & Abington Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 303 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weston Favell & Abington Vale has the 2,386th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weston Favell & Abington Vale | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 692 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,444 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,128 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (692). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 692 | 66.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 782 | 74.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 781 | 74.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 887 | 84.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 798 | 76.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 901 | 86.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,128 | 108.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 887 | 84.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,127 | 107.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weston Favell & Abington Vale 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 (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%).
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-23%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 29.0 | 0.85 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 13.5 | 0.88 | +16% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +12% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +3% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -19% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 0.18 | -75% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weston Favell & Abington Vale 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weston Favell & Abington Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weston Favell & Abington Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston Favell & Abington Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands | 1,937 | 97.4 | +47% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +64% |
| Billing | 1,252 | 106.2 | +60% |
| Talavera | 1,637 | 127.8 | +93% |
| Parklands | 265 | 73.5 | +11% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +396% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +172% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,231 | 101.5 | +53% |
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 Weston Favell & Abington Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 149 |
| On or near Flaxwell Court | 38 |
| On or near Park Avenue South | 34 |
| On or near Holmfield Way | 30 |
| On or near Cricklade Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Emley Close | 15 |
| On or near Wellingborough Road | 13 |
| On or near Abington Park Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Rushmere Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weston Favell & Abington Vale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 259 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 141 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Weston Favell & Abington Vale has an estimated population of 10,444. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weston Favell & Abington Vale sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weston Favell & Abington Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Weston Favell & Abington Vale a safe place to live?
Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 66.3 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 Weston Favell & Abington Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale was down 12% on the year before: 692 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weston Favell & Abington Vale?
Weston Favell & Abington Vale 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 Weston Favell & Abington Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.