Crime Rate in Brackley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brackley

The total recorded crimes in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackley crime rate of 1.76 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 Brackley, encompassing approximately 26,689 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Brackley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shires Road with total crimes: 4
  • Northampton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Montabaur Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brackley?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Brackley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 785 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Brackley had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 608 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brackley recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brackley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brackley has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 29th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Brackley crimes were 785. The crime rate of Brackley in 2024 was 29.41 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brackley were around 608 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.78 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackley)CrimesRank (Brackley)CrimesRank (Brackley)
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
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

Brackley 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 27 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 (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202517
April 202528
March 202511
February 202527
January 202520
December 202419
November 202422
October 202431
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 202511
April 202515
March 202515
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202419
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Brackley in July 2025

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

1. Shires Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Northampton Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
3. Montabaur Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dovehouse Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Westhill Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Westhill Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dumas Cul-De-Sac (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Worlidge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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