Crime Rate in Long Buckby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Buckby

The total recorded crimes in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Buckby crime rate of 59.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Long Buckby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sanders Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Crick Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Long Buckby has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 59.80 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Buckby)CrimesRank (Long Buckby)CrimesRank (Long Buckby)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
St. George278 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm189 51,981 72,171 3
Sixfields177 72,414 31,919 5
Kingsthorpe South229 31,974 81,775 8
Talavera179 62,150 42,019 4
Abington and Phippsville226 42,080 61,917 6
Dallington Spencer154 82,086 51,827 7
Headlands117 111,584 91,486 9
Moulton137 91,351 111,236 11
Daventry East119 101,531 101,282 10
Delapre and Rushmere91 181,237 121,221 12
Nene Valley116 121,069 15867 18
Boothville and Parklands81 221,099 131,082 13
Braunston and Crick100 131,015 18857 19
Riverside Park92 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade97 141,087 14920 15
Deanshanger94 15606 25576 26
Kingsthorpe North91 17915 20899 16
Daventry West88 191,016 17889 17
Duston West and St. Crispin85 20936 19668 20
Duston East73 23897 21638 23
Silverstone84 21584 27572 27
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys55 27728 23645 22
Brackley47 29785 22608 24
Woodford and Weedon47 30625 24482 30
Hackleton and Grange Park61 24535 29576 25
Brixworth56 26557 28510 29
Bugbrooke44 31517 30530 28
Middleton Cheney51 28493 31471 31

Long Buckby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 202510
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sanders Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crick Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Goodman Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spencer Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wright Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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