Crime Rate in Middleton Cheney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middleton Cheney

The total recorded crimes in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton Cheney crime rate of 17.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Middleton Cheney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Barley Hill with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Middleton Cheney has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 17.87 ranking 28th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middleton Cheney)CrimesRank (Middleton Cheney)CrimesRank (Middleton Cheney)
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
Long Buckby59 25605 26663 21
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 Cheney 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 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202513
April 202515
March 20257
February 20256
January 202513
December 202414
November 20248
October 202416
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Middleton Cheney in July 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barley Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cartwright Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Whittall Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cherwell Banks (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Overthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Moors Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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