Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 500 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (-2.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (119) incidents (35.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 25
  • St Giles' Terrace with total crimes: 19

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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 500 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
Bugbrooke41 28517 30530 28
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29
Middleton Cheney32 31493 31471 31

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (408 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (237 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 202588
March 2025113
February 202593
January 202575
December 202472
November 202491
October 202495
September 202485
August 202476
July 2024119
June 2024200
May 202489

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 202423
July 202411
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 388 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202528
March 202539
February 202515
January 202523
December 202423
November 202426
October 202423
September 202425
August 202425
July 202428
June 202468
May 202435

A total of 440 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202529
February 202525
January 202531
December 202440
November 202430
October 202426
September 202428
August 202438
July 202439
June 202474
May 202425

A total of 2584 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 198.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025148
March 2025167
February 2025165
January 2025152
December 2024140
November 2024176
October 2024252
September 2024183
August 2024191
July 2024220
June 2024408
May 2024237

A total of 404 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202531
February 202525
January 202534
December 202428
November 202436
October 202433
September 202445
August 202430
July 202422
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 299 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202525
February 202513
January 202519
December 202413
November 202425
October 202423
September 202422
August 202431
July 202432
June 202444
May 202421

A total of 159 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 202515
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202515
February 202513
January 202516
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416
July 202410
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 479 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202536
March 202539
February 202537
January 202538
December 202417
November 202427
October 202435
September 202433
August 202436
July 202447
June 202470
May 202436

A total of 933 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202568
March 202586
February 202575
January 202567
December 202448
November 202458
October 202487
September 202469
August 202473
July 202488
June 2024122
May 202444

A total of 152 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202511
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Victoria Gardens (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Giles' Terrace (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
4. Drapery (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Mercer'S Row (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Market Square (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Woolmonger Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fish Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1

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