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 July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Towcester and Roade crime rate of 6.32 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Towcester and Roade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Grafton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Redhouse Drive 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 July 2025 the Towcester and Roade has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Towcester and Roade)CrimesRank (Towcester and Roade)CrimesRank (Towcester and Roade)
Castle549 17,015 15,418 1
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
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

Towcester and Roade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202522
May 202522
April 202519
March 202519
February 202522
January 202511
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202521
April 202530
March 202530
February 202524
January 202531
December 202429
November 202428
October 202425
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Towcester and Roade in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Grafton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Redhouse Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Leeson Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Plank Houses (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brackley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. A43 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beverley Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Croft Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Priory Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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