Crime in Towcester: statistics, rates and trends
559 crimes were recorded in Towcester in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Towcester
- Questions about crime in Towcester
- About this data
559 crimes were recorded in Towcester in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 172 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Towcester has the 870th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Towcester | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 559 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,605 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Towcester was highest in the year to July 2018 (873 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (559). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 559 | 65.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 597 | 69.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 667 | 77.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 578 | 67.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 603 | 70.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 707 | 82.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 769 | 89.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 851 | 98.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 873 | 101.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Towcester 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 (+19%) and drugs (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and burglary (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 20.0 | 0.58 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +10% |
| Other theft | 43 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +10% |
| Public order | 43 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.7 | 0.76 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -38% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +14% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +17% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -74% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.42 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Towcester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Towcester recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Towcester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Towcester recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Towcester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Towcester recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Towcester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Towcester recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Towcester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Towcester recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Towcester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Towcester recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Towcester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Towcester recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Towcester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Towcester recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Towcester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Towcester recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Towcester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Towcester recorded 7 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 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Towcester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Towcester recorded 5 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 74% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Towcester
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Towcester recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Towcester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Towcester recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Theft from the person in Towcester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Towcester recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Towcester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Towcester.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Towcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 30,006 | 120.5 | +86% |
| Buckingham | 846 | 55.8 | -14% |
| Brackley | 625 | 37.0 | -43% |
| Newport Pagnell | 950 | 61.0 | -6% |
| Daventry | 2,516 | 88.2 | +36% |
| Milton Keynes | 21,559 | 109.7 | +69% |
| Olney | 318 | 40.5 | -38% |
| Long Buckby | 346 | 68.6 | +6% |
1 areas within Towcester, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Towcester had the highest rate (54.8 per 1,000) and Towcester the lowest (54.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester | Neighbourhood | 14,572 | 799 | 54.8 |
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 Towcester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A43 | 34 |
| On or near Lower Stable Yard | 28 |
| On or near Hicks Court | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Northgate | 23 |
| On or near Vernon Road | 19 |
| On or near Sun Yard | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Herbert Gardens | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Towcester 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 25.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 143 | 25.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Towcester has an estimated population of 8,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Towcester sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Towcester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Towcester a safe place to live?
Towcester recorded 65.0 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 Towcester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Towcester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Towcester was down 6% on the year before: 559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 597 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Towcester?
Towcester 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 Towcester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.