Crime Rate in Towcester and Roade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Towcester and Roade

The total recorded crimes in Towcester and Roade, West Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Towcester and Roade crime rate of 4.36 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 Towcester and Roade, encompassing approximately 15,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Towcester and Roade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbots Way with total crimes: 4
  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Towcester and Roade?

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

  • Relative to West Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Towcester and Roade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Northamptonshire average, with 1087 crimes compared to 1403.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Towcester and Roade witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Towcester and Roade had fewer crimes than the West Northamptonshire average, with 920 crimes compared to 1,238. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Towcester and Roade witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the West Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Towcester and Roade Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Towcester and Roade has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 22th out of 30 in the West Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Towcester and Roade crimes were 1,087. The crime rate of Towcester and Roade in 2024 was 70.81 (year) or 5.90 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Towcester and Roade were around 920 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.93 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the West Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Towcester and Roade)CrimesRank (Towcester and Roade)CrimesRank (Towcester and Roade)
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
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

Towcester and Roade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202519
February 202522
January 202511
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 202418
August 202418
July 202424
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202530
February 202524
January 202531
December 202429
November 202428
October 202425
September 202422
August 202415
July 202436
June 202460
May 202437

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Towcester and Roade in May 2025

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

1. Abbots Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Stratford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Lower Stable Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Collins Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hyde Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hicks Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Leeson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Plank Houses (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chantry Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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