Crime Rate in Long Buckby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Buckby

The total recorded crimes in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Buckby crime rate of 56.75 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 Long Buckby, encompassing approximately 986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
Long Buckby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watford Gap Service Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sanders Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Meadow Farm Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Long Buckby?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Long Buckby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 605 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Long Buckby recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Long Buckby had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 663 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Long Buckby recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Long Buckby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Long Buckby has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 56.75 ranking 24th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Long Buckby crimes were 605. The crime rate of Long Buckby in 2024 was 613.15 (year) or 51.10 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Buckby were around 663 crimes with yearly crime rate of 671.94 (year) or 55.99 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Buckby)CrimesRank (Long Buckby)CrimesRank (Long Buckby)
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
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

Long Buckby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 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 13 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 (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202523
February 202513
January 202532
December 202420
November 202421
October 202423
September 202416
August 202415
July 202416
June 202424
May 202427

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Long Buckby in May 2025

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

1. Watford Gap Service Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Sanders Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Meadow Farm Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Spencer Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Poplars (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manning Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Creaton Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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