Crime Rate in Middleton Cheney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middleton Cheney

The total recorded crimes in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton Cheney crime rate of 16.11 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 Middleton Cheney, encompassing approximately 2,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Middleton Cheney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banbury Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Arbury Banks with total crimes: 4
  • Dobbins Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Middleton Cheney?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Middleton Cheney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 493 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Middleton Cheney had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 471 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Middleton Cheney Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Middleton Cheney has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 16.11 ranking 25th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Middleton Cheney crimes were 493. The crime rate of Middleton Cheney in 2024 was 172.70 (year) or 14.39 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middleton Cheney were around 471 crimes with yearly crime rate of 164.99 (year) or 13.75 (month) ranking 31 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
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
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Middleton Cheney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 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 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202513
December 202414
November 20248
October 202416
September 20248
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202424
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Middleton Cheney in March 2025

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

1. Banbury Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Arbury Banks (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
3. Dobbins Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cherwell Banks (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Overthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Barley Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wheeler'S Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bicester Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broad Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Reynard Park (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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