Crime Rate in Brackley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brackley

The total recorded crimes in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackley crime rate of 1.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brackley, encompassing approximately 26,689 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Brackley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Springfield Way with total crimes: 4
  • Valley Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Market Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brackley?

To understand the safety of Brackley, we need to analyze Brackley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Brackley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 785 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Brackley had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 608 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Northamptonshire, Brackley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brackley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brackley has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 25th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Brackley crimes were 785. The crime rate of Brackley in 2024 was 29.41 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brackley were around 608 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.78 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackley)CrimesRank (Brackley)CrimesRank (Brackley)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
St. George250 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm156 71,981 72,171 3
Sixfields181 32,414 31,919 5
Talavera173 42,150 42,019 4
Dallington Spencer125 92,086 51,827 7
Abington and Phippsville160 52,080 61,917 6
Kingsthorpe South157 61,974 81,775 8
Daventry East136 81,531 101,282 10
Headlands114 121,584 91,486 9
Delapre and Rushmere124 101,237 121,221 12
Moulton123 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands96 131,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park86 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade67 221,087 14920 15
Nene Valley92 141,069 15867 18
Daventry West90 151,016 17889 17
Kingsthorpe North77 18915 20899 16
Braunston and Crick82 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin76 19936 19668 20
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys75 20728 23645 22
Long Buckby56 24605 26663 21
Duston East71 21897 21638 23
Hackleton and Grange Park57 23535 29576 25
Woodford and Weedon48 27625 24482 30
Deanshanger49 26606 25576 26
Silverstone38 30584 27572 27
Bugbrooke41 28517 30530 28
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29
Middleton Cheney32 31493 31471 31

Brackley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202528
March 202511
February 202527
January 202520
December 202419
November 202422
October 202431
September 202418
August 202422
July 202430
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202515
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202419
September 202415
August 202418
July 202411
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

High Crime Locations Brackley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brackley postcode area is presented below.

1. Springfield Way (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Valley Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Bridgewater Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Fox Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Beaumont Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Spencer Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Wren Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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