Crime in Woodford & Weedon: statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in Woodford & Weedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Woodford & Weedon at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodford & Weedon
- Types of crime in Woodford & Weedon
- Woodford & Weedon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodford & Weedon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodford & Weedon
- Population and deprivation in Woodford & Weedon
- Questions about crime in Woodford & Weedon
- About this data
582 crimes were recorded in Woodford & Weedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodford & Weedon has the 3,084th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodford & Weedon | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 582 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.4 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,018 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodford & Weedon was highest in the year to July 2020 (751 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (496). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 582 | 48.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 585 | 48.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 523 | 43.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 496 | 41.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 598 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 699 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 751 | 62.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 612 | 50.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 565 | 47.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodford & Weedon 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 (+67%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 19.0 | 0.55 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +21% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +67% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -19% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.7 | 0.75 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +125% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodford & Weedon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodford & Weedon recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodford & Weedon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodford & Weedon recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodford & Weedon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodford & Weedon recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodford & Weedon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodford & Weedon recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodford & Weedon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodford & Weedon recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodford & Weedon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodford & Weedon recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodford & Weedon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodford & Weedon recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodford & Weedon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodford & Weedon recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodford & Weedon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodford & Weedon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodford & Weedon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodford & Weedon recorded 7 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 46% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodford & Weedon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodford & Weedon 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woodford & Weedon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodford & Weedon 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woodford & Weedon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodford & Weedon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodford & Weedon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodford & Weedon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodford & Weedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry South | 2,007 | 105.2 | +117% |
| Daventry North West | 394 | 68.3 | +41% |
| Daventry North East | 115 | 31.2 | -36% |
| Rural South Northamptonshire | 402 | 33.6 | -31% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | +3% |
| Long Buckby | 509 | 54.3 | +12% |
| Towcester | 799 | 54.8 | +13% |
| Braunston & Crick | 779 | 58.3 | +20% |
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 Woodford & Weedon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manor Close | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Church Street | 17 |
| On or near Furniss Close | 15 |
| On or near Gorse Road | 15 |
| On or near Main Street | 14 |
| On or near Miller Close | 14 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 13 |
| On or near Bootmaker Close | 12 |
| On or near Pinfold Green | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodford & Weedon 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 | 173 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 136 | 23.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 12.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Woodford & Weedon has an estimated population of 12,018. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodford & Weedon sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodford & Weedon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Woodford & Weedon a safe place to live?
Woodford & Weedon recorded 48.4 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 Woodford & Weedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Woodford & Weedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodford & Weedon was almost unchanged on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 585 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodford & Weedon?
Woodford & Weedon 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 Woodford & Weedon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.