Crime Rate in Bugbrooke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bugbrooke

The total recorded crimes in Bugbrooke, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bugbrooke crime rate of 23.33 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 Bugbrooke, encompassing approximately 1,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bugbrooke Crime Hotspots

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

  • South View with total crimes: 3
  • Johns Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greenaway Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bugbrooke?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Bugbrooke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 517 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bugbrooke recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Bugbrooke had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 530 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bugbrooke recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bugbrooke Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bugbrooke has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 23.33 ranking 28th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bugbrooke crimes were 517. The crime rate of Bugbrooke in 2024 was 294.22 (year) or 24.52 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bugbrooke were around 530 crimes with yearly crime rate of 301.62 (year) or 25.13 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bugbrooke)CrimesRank (Bugbrooke)CrimesRank (Bugbrooke)
Castle500 17,015 15,418 1
St. George250 22,946 22,589 2
Billing and Rectory Farm156 71,981 72,171 3
Sixfields181 32,414 31,919 5
Talavera173 42,150 42,019 4
Dallington Spencer125 92,086 51,827 7
Abington and Phippsville160 52,080 61,917 6
Kingsthorpe South157 61,974 81,775 8
Daventry East136 81,531 101,282 10
Headlands114 121,584 91,486 9
Delapre and Rushmere124 101,237 121,221 12
Moulton123 111,351 111,236 11
Boothville and Parklands96 131,099 131,082 13
Riverside Park86 161,068 161,064 14
Towcester and Roade67 221,087 14920 15
Nene Valley92 141,069 15867 18
Daventry West90 151,016 17889 17
Kingsthorpe North77 18915 20899 16
Braunston and Crick82 171,015 18857 19
Duston West and St. Crispin76 19936 19668 20
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys75 20728 23645 22
Long Buckby56 24605 26663 21
Duston East71 21897 21638 23
Brackley51 25785 22608 24
Hackleton and Grange Park57 23535 29576 25
Woodford and Weedon48 27625 24482 30
Deanshanger49 26606 25576 26
Silverstone38 30584 27572 27
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29
Middleton Cheney32 31493 31471 31

Bugbrooke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202511
February 202515
January 202523
December 202414
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202413
June 202426
May 202423

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 202414
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bugbrooke in May 2025

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

1. South View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Johns Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Greenaway Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glassthorpe Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Rothersthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Butts Hill Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Hodge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Pound (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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