Crime Rate in Braunston and Crick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braunston and Crick

The total recorded crimes in Braunston and Crick, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braunston and Crick crime rate of 10.16 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 Braunston and Crick, encompassing approximately 8,069 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Braunston and Crick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Centenary Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Ericsson Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Braunston and Crick?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Braunston and Crick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1015 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Braunston and Crick recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Braunston and Crick had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 857 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Braunston and Crick recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Braunston and Crick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Braunston and Crick has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 10.16 ranking 17th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Braunston and Crick crimes were 1,015. The crime rate of Braunston and Crick in 2024 was 125.79 (year) or 10.48 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braunston and Crick were around 857 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.21 (year) or 8.85 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braunston and Crick)CrimesRank (Braunston and Crick)CrimesRank (Braunston and Crick)
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
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
Brackley51 25785 22608 24
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

Braunston and Crick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202528
March 202538
February 202528
January 202535
December 202440
November 202421
October 202427
September 202423
August 202436
July 202440
June 202456
May 202427

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 202512
January 202517
December 20247
November 202414
October 202418
September 202412
August 202410
July 202417
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 202416

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Braunston and Crick in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime4
2. Centenary Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ericsson Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Parklands (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. West Haddon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ashby Park (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. South Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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