Crime Rate in Towcester and Roade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Towcester and Roade

The total recorded crimes in Towcester and Roade, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Towcester and Roade crime rate of 5.54 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 Towcester and Roade, encompassing approximately 15,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
Towcester and Roade Crime Hotspots

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

  • A43 with total crimes: 5
  • Bairstow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cheltenham Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Towcester and Roade?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Towcester and Roade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1087 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Towcester and Roade witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Towcester and Roade had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 920 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Towcester and Roade witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Towcester and Roade Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Towcester and Roade has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 5.54 ranking 18th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Towcester and Roade crimes were 1,087. The crime rate of Towcester and Roade in 2024 was 70.81 (year) or 5.90 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Towcester and Roade were around 920 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.93 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 15 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
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
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27
Bugbrooke33 31517 30530 28

Towcester and Roade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 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 (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202522
January 202511
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 202418
August 202418
July 202424
June 202432
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202524
January 202531
December 202429
November 202428
October 202425
September 202422
August 202415
July 202436
June 202460
May 202437
April 202429

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202422
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Towcester and Roade in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Towcester and Roade postcode area is presented below.

1. A43 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Bairstow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cheltenham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. York Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Castle Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Legion Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Abbots Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Docklewell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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