Crime in Long Buckby: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Long Buckby in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Long Buckby at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Buckby
- Types of crime in Long Buckby
- Long Buckby compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Long Buckby
- Streets with the most crime in Long Buckby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Buckby
- Demographics of Long Buckby
- Questions about crime in Long Buckby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (99) and vehicle crime (32) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 790th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Long Buckby | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 349 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,041 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Long Buckby peaked in the year to August 2021 (435 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (344). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 349 | 69.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 348 | 69.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 344 | 68.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 73.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 361 | 71.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 435 | 86.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 433 | 85.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 373 | 74.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 414 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
Compared with England and Wales, Long Buckby recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (28% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (35% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 68 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 22.4 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 19.6 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Long Buckby; the highest is Northampton (121.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Long Lawford (48.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry | 2,581 | 90.5 | +31% |
| Rugby | 6,713 | 79.0 | +14% |
| Northampton | 30,137 | 121.1 | +75% |
| Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | 629 | 78.6 | +14% |
| Cawston (Rugby) | 342 | 50.0 | -28% |
| Long Lawford | 250 | 48.7 | -30% |
| Lutterworth | 723 | 63.9 | -8% |
| Towcester | 566 | 65.8 | -5% |
Long Buckby is the one area listed within Long Buckby, with 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby | Neighbourhood | 9,372 | 513 | 54.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Long Buckby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
| On or near Sanders Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Market Place | 14 |
| On or near Lawrence Court | 10 |
| On or near Manning Way | 10 |
| On or near Maycock Mews | 10 |
| On or near Watson Road | 8 |
| On or near Watts Way | 8 |
Of the 250 crimes in Long Buckby with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Long Buckby has an estimated population of 5,041 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Buckby average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Long Buckby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Buckby a safe place to live?
Long Buckby recorded 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 790th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Long Buckby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Long Buckby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Buckby was almost unchanged on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 348 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Buckby?
About 5,041 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Buckby?
Long Buckby 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.