Crime Rate in Middleton Cheney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middleton Cheney

The total recorded crimes in Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton Cheney crime rate of 11.21 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 Middleton Cheney, encompassing approximately 2,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Middleton Cheney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cherwell Banks with total crimes: 4
  • Reynard Park with total crimes: 2

How safe is Middleton Cheney?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Middleton Cheney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 493 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Middleton Cheney had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 471 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Middleton Cheney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Middleton Cheney has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 11.21 ranking 31th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Middleton Cheney crimes were 493. The crime rate of Middleton Cheney in 2024 was 172.70 (year) or 14.39 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middleton Cheney were around 471 crimes with yearly crime rate of 164.99 (year) or 13.75 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middleton Cheney)CrimesRank (Middleton Cheney)CrimesRank (Middleton Cheney)
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
Bugbrooke41 28517 30530 28
Brixworth38 29557 28510 29

Middleton Cheney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 (5 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20257
February 20256
January 202513
December 202414
November 20248
October 202416
September 20248
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 202416

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Middleton Cheney in May 2025

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

1. Richmond Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cherwell Banks (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Reynard Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Windsor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ashlade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broad Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cartwright Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Farthinghoe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Farthinghoe Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Hinton In The Hedges (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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