Crime in Towcester: statistics, rates and trends
566 crimes were recorded in Towcester in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Towcester at a glance
- Crime trends in Towcester
- Types of crime in Towcester
- Towcester compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Towcester
- Streets with the most crime in Towcester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Towcester
- Demographics of Towcester
- Questions about crime in Towcester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (188), anti-social behaviour (141) and public order (44) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 852nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Towcester | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 566 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,605 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Towcester peaked in the year to August 2018 (877 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (563). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 566 | 65.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 581 | 67.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 688 | 80.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 563 | 65.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 617 | 71.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 688 | 80.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 763 | 88.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 859 | 99.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 877 | 101.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 36 to 44, while vehicle crime fell from 42 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 21.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 44 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Towcester; the highest is Northampton (121.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Brackley (37.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Towcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 30,137 | 121.1 | +84% |
| Buckingham | 874 | 57.6 | -12% |
| Brackley | 633 | 37.5 | -43% |
| Newport Pagnell | 966 | 62.1 | -6% |
| Daventry | 2,581 | 90.5 | +38% |
| Milton Keynes | 21,460 | 109.2 | +66% |
| Olney | 342 | 43.6 | -34% |
| Long Buckby | 349 | 69.2 | +5% |
Towcester is the one area listed within Towcester, with 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester | Neighbourhood | 14,572 | 810 | 55.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Towcester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A43” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A43 | 38 |
| On or near Lower Stable Yard | 32 |
| On or near Hicks Court | 28 |
| On or near Northgate | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Vernon Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Sun Yard | 15 |
| On or near Bairstow Road | 11 |
Of the 425 crimes in Towcester with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Towcester has an estimated population of 8,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Towcester average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Towcester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Towcester a safe place to live?
Towcester recorded 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 852nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Towcester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Towcester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Towcester was down 3% on the year before: 566 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 581 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Towcester?
About 8,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Towcester?
Towcester 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.