Crime in Towcester and Roade, West Northamptonshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Towcester and Roade, localized within West Northamptonshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Blackwell Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Northgate Map | Shoplifting: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Fontwell Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Whittons Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Sun Yard Map | Other theft: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Cheltenham Close Map | Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Catterick Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Brackley Road Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
The new priorities for this period (April 2026 to September 2026) are:
• Rural crime
• Road safety and road traffic offences
• Drug dealing and drug misuse
Issued: 26 Mar 2026
Status Update
Our priorities are set for a six month period and reviewed every three months to ensure we continue to deal with what matters most to local people, taking account of feedback shared in our local priorities survey and local crime data.
To have your say on what you would like your neighbourhood officers to focus on, and to get updates from them about crime and policing activity in your area, please visit Northamptonshire Talking https://www.northamptonshiretalking.co.uk/ or click on the link at the top of the page.
Actioned: 26 Mar 2026
Road Safety & Road Traffic Offences
Issued: 1 Apr 2025
Status Update
Here’s an update on our work to tackle speeding and road safety issues, which was a local priority from April to September 2025:
• Officers carried out speed enforcement activity in various locations across the area, including Bugbrooke, Nether Heyford, Silverstone, Brackley, Deanshanger and Hartwell, issuing tickets or sending advice letters as appropriate.
• A number of drivers were reported for various traffic offences, including not having valid insurance or MOT. Two vehicles were seized.
• Officers gave road safety talks to pupils at Roade Primary School, and trialled a ‘walking bus’ on Grange Park for the Woodland View school.
Actioned: 14 Oct 2025
Engagement Events
Roade Community Centre - Beat Bus Visit
other9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Roade Community Centre Northampton
Towcester Leisure Centre - Beat Bus Visit
other11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Towcester Centre For Leisure Towcester
Tiffield Primary School - Beat Bus Visit
other2:30 PM — 3:30 PM
Tiffield C of E Primary School, Towcester
Rothersthorpe - Beat Bus Visit
other8:30 AM — 9:30 AM
Village Hall Northampton
Pattishall - Beat Bus Visit
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Pattishall Parish Hall Pattishall, Towcester
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