Crime Rate in Daventry West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Daventry West

The total recorded crimes in Daventry West, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Daventry West crime rate of 4.65 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 Daventry West, encompassing approximately 17,402 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Daventry West Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Stour with total crimes: 6
  • A4256 with total crimes: 5
  • The Firs with total crimes: 4

How safe is Daventry West?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Daventry West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1016 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Daventry West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Daventry West had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 889 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Daventry West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Daventry West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Daventry West has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 19th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Daventry West crimes were 1,016. The crime rate of Daventry West in 2024 was 58.38 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Daventry West were around 889 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.09 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)CrimesRank (West Northamptonshire)
Castle589 17,015 15,418 1
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
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

Daventry West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202513
December 202414
November 202414
October 202421
September 20247
August 202418
July 202429
June 202434
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202522
January 202525
December 202421
November 202432
October 202429
September 202431
August 202429
July 202437
June 202458
May 202444
April 202431

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 202417
November 20249
October 202412
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20244
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Daventry West in March 2025

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

1. The Stour (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. A4256 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Firs (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Butlin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Keats Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Taper Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Keble Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yeomanry Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cameron Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Welland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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