Crime in Long Buckby: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Long Buckby in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Long Buckby
- Questions about crime in Long Buckby
- About this data
346 crimes were recorded in Long Buckby in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Long Buckby has the 815th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Buckby | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 346 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,041 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Buckby was highest in the year to July 2021 (445 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (329). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 346 | 68.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 350 | 69.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 329 | 65.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 377 | 74.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 372 | 73.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 445 | 88.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 427 | 84.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 361 | 71.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 404 | 80.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Buckby 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 anti-social behaviour (+27%) and vehicle crime (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 23.0 | 0.67 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 17.9 | 1.16 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 6.0 | 1.21 | +20% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.8 | 0.90 | -12% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +243% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.8 | 0.34 | -62% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -47% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -36% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Buckby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Buckby recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Buckby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Buckby recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Buckby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Buckby recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Buckby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Buckby recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Buckby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Buckby recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 243% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Buckby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Buckby recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Buckby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Buckby recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Buckby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Buckby recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Buckby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Buckby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Buckby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Buckby recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Buckby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Buckby recorded 4 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Long Buckby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Long Buckby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Long Buckby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Long Buckby recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Long Buckby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Buckby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry | 2,516 | 88.2 | +28% |
| Rugby | 6,862 | 80.8 | +18% |
| Northampton | 30,006 | 120.5 | +76% |
| Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | 617 | 77.1 | +12% |
| Cawston (Rugby) | 362 | 53.0 | -23% |
| Long Lawford | 260 | 50.7 | -26% |
| Lutterworth | 730 | 64.5 | -6% |
| Towcester | 559 | 65.0 | -5% |
1 areas within Long Buckby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Long Buckby had the highest rate (54.3 per 1,000) and Long Buckby the lowest (54.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby | Neighbourhood | 9,372 | 509 | 54.3 |
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 Long Buckby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Sanders Terrace | 20 |
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near Market Place | 13 |
| On or near Lawrence Court | 12 |
| On or near Maycock Mews | 10 |
| On or near Windsor Close | 9 |
| On or near Bakers Lane | 9 |
| On or near Buswell Paddock | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Buckby 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 | 98 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 26.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Long Buckby has an estimated population of 5,041. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Buckby sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Buckby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Long Buckby a safe place to live?
Long Buckby recorded 68.6 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 Long Buckby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Long Buckby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Buckby was down 1% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 350 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Buckby?
Long Buckby 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 Long Buckby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.