Crime Rate in Bugbrooke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bugbrooke

The total recorded crimes in Bugbrooke, West Northamptonshire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bugbrooke crime rate of 18.78 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bugbrooke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butts Hill Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • South View with total crimes: 3
  • Larkhall Lane with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bugbrooke has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 18.78 ranking 31th 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.

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
Middleton Cheney46 25493 31471 31
Silverstone45 28584 27572 27

Bugbrooke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202523
December 202414
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202413
June 202426
May 202423
April 202412

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 202414
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Bugbrooke in March 2025

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

1. Butts Hill Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
2. South View (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Larkhall Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Glassthorpe Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Twigden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shepherds Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Field Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Miller'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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