Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, West Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 549 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.76 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (-27.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (119) incidents (11.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (1.61% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolmonger Street with total crimes: 21
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • St Giles' Terrace with total crimes: 20

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 7,015 crimes compared to 1,403. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 5,418 crimes compared to 1,238. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Northamptonshire, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 549 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 1th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 7,015. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 5,418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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 Cheney51 28493 31471 31

Castle 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 141 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (194 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (145 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (119 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (148 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (167 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (113 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (252 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (183 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202511
April 202516
March 202515
February 202513
January 202516
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 1133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025107
May 2025119
April 202588
March 2025113
February 202593
January 202575
December 202472
November 202491
October 202495
September 202485
August 202476

A total of 2054 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025194
May 2025145
April 2025148
March 2025167
February 2025165
January 2025152
December 2024140
November 2024176
October 2024252
September 2024183
August 2024191

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20259
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 202423

A total of 323 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202533
May 202530
April 202528
March 202539
February 202515
January 202523
December 202423
November 202426
October 202423
September 202425
August 202425

A total of 252 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 202515
April 202516
March 202525
February 202513
January 202519
December 202413
November 202425
October 202423
September 202422
August 202431

A total of 146 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202521
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 202515
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 380 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202539
May 202524
April 202529
March 202531
February 202525
January 202534
December 202428
November 202436
October 202433
September 202445
August 202430

A total of 403 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202546
May 202528
April 202536
March 202539
February 202537
January 202538
December 202417
November 202427
October 202435
September 202433
August 202436

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 804 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202562
May 202548
April 202568
March 202586
February 202575
January 202567
December 202448
November 202458
October 202487
September 202469
August 202473

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202524
May 202530
April 202525
March 202529
February 202525
January 202531
December 202440
November 202430
October 202426
September 202428
August 202438

A total of 133 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202513
April 202512
March 202511
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Woolmonger Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Victoria Gardens (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. St Giles' Terrace (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Mercer'S Row (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Market Square (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Drapery (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Robbery1
9. Regent Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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