Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 589 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.81 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (167) incidents (1.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (113) incidents (21.51% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (14.67% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 70
  • St Giles' Terrace with total crimes: 22
  • Market Square with total crimes: 20

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 7,015 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 5,418 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Northamptonshire, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle has recorded 589 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 1th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 7,015. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 5,418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)
St. George259 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm151 61,981 72,171 3
Sixfields174 52,414 31,919 5
Abington and Phippsville231 32,080 61,917 6
Talavera148 72,150 42,019 4
Kingsthorpe South192 41,974 81,775 8
Dallington Spencer146 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands121 91,584 91,486 9
Daventry East111 121,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere116 101,237 121,221 12
Moulton113 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands91 161,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park105 131,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade85 181,087 14920 15
Nene Valley97 141,069 15867 18
Kingsthorpe North91 15915 20899 16
Daventry West81 191,016 17889 17
Braunston and Crick87 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin56 21936 19668 20
Duston East61 20897 21638 23
Long Buckby50 22605 26663 21
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys45 27728 23645 22
Brackley49 24785 22608 24
Brixworth50 23557 28510 29
Woodford and Weedon45 26625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park37 30535 29576 25
Deanshanger41 29606 25576 26
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (167 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (113 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (252 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (183 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (408 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (237 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (191 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (70 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025113
February 202593
January 202575
December 202472
November 202491
October 202495
September 202485
August 202476
July 2024119
June 2024200
May 202489
April 202470

A total of 311 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202513
January 202519
December 202413
November 202425
October 202423
September 202422
August 202431
July 202432
June 202444
May 202421
April 202443

A total of 2482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025167
February 2025165
January 2025152
December 2024140
November 2024176
October 2024252
September 2024183
August 2024191
July 2024220
June 2024408
May 2024237
April 2024191

A total of 138 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 358 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202515
January 202523
December 202423
November 202426
October 202423
September 202425
August 202425
July 202428
June 202468
May 202435
April 202428

A total of 423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202525
January 202531
December 202440
November 202430
October 202426
September 202428
August 202438
July 202439
June 202474
May 202425
April 202438

A total of 378 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202525
January 202534
December 202428
November 202436
October 202433
September 202445
August 202430
July 202422
June 202442
May 202425
April 202427

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 447 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202537
January 202538
December 202417
November 202427
October 202435
September 202433
August 202436
July 202447
June 202470
May 202436
April 202432

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202516
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416
July 202410
June 202444
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 860 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202575
January 202567
December 202448
November 202458
October 202487
September 202469
August 202473
July 202488
June 2024122
May 202444
April 202443

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 202515
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202430
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 122 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 202423
July 202411
June 202422
May 202411
April 202414

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Victoria Gardens (Map)
Total70
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour17
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Giles' Terrace (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Market Square (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Drapery (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
9. Mercer'S Row (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Woolmonger Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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