Crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale: statistics, rates and trends
678 crimes were recorded in Weston Favell & Abington Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- Questions about crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), anti-social behaviour (145) and public order (56) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,436th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Weston Favell & Abington Vale | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 678 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,444 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale of any year here (678 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 678 | 64.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 791 | 75.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 766 | 73.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 859 | 82.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 825 | 79.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 875 | 83.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,147 | 109.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 883 | 84.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,112 | 106.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (51% below) and criminal damage and arson (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 56 and criminal damage and arson rose from 39 to 47, while violence and sexual offences fell from 403 to 278.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 26.6 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 13.9 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Weston Favell & Abington Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weston Favell & Abington Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | +55% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +76% |
| Billing | 1,253 | 106.3 | +64% |
| Talavera | 1,642 | 128.2 | +97% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | +6% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +418% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +168% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,235 | 101.8 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Weston Favell & Abington Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 136 |
| On or near Park Avenue South | 41 |
| On or near Flaxwell Court | 32 |
| On or near Holmfield Way | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Cricklade Close | 17 |
| On or near Emley Close | 17 |
| On or near Wellingborough Road | 15 |
| On or near Abington Park Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Rushmere Avenue | 13 |
Of the 533 crimes in Weston Favell & Abington Vale with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Weston Favell & Abington Vale has an estimated population of 10,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weston Favell & Abington Vale average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weston Favell & Abington Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weston Favell & Abington Vale a safe place to live?
Weston Favell & Abington Vale recorded 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,436th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weston Favell & Abington Vale was down 14% on the year before: 678 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 791 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weston Favell & Abington Vale?
About 10,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weston Favell & Abington Vale?
Weston Favell & Abington Vale 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.