WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northamptonshire Police Police

Crime in Castle, West Northamptonshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle, localized within West Northamptonshire.

Total Crimes

448
trending_down -8.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

183.16per 1k
trending_down -0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

17,875

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences127
Anti-social Behaviour115
Public Order39
Shoplifting28
Other Theft24
Burglary21
Criminal Damage & Arson20
Drug Offences19
Vehicle Crime18
Robbery15
Weapons Possession9
Bicycle Theft6
Other Crime4
Theft from Person3

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Nightclub Map
Violence and sexual offences: 25
25
On or near Shopping Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 10
10
On or near Parking Area Map
Vehicle crime: 4
4
On or near Althorp Street Map
Possession of weapons: 2
2
On or near Shopping Area Map
Robbery: 2
2
On or near Elm Street Map
Theft from the person: 2
2

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Safety comparison within West Northamptonshire district.

Local Rank

#30safest in West Northamptonshire

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

84.34per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Scooter and motorcycle disorder. Areas such as Wagonway Wylam, Prudhoe and those used in urban high pedestrian areas.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Re-contact victims of ASB to gather further intelligence. Identify hotspot areas to patrol. Use offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas. We also have a day of action planned around ASB week of action, utilising the drone and uplifting vehicles under Road Traffic Act legislation.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting, in particular those on retail premises Prudhoe, local Co-ops in the area, Wylam, Corbridge, Prudhoe and independent stores impacted.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge. Some plain clothes operations are also taking place. Crime prevention advisors also on hand to give stores advice on how to protect their staff and stock.

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

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