Brixworth and Moulton vs Castle

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Brixworth and Moulton Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Castle Northamptonshire Police

      Brixworth and Moulton vs Castle Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Brixworth and Moulton
      Northamptonshire Police
      1,634 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.9% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Northamptonshire Police
      6,449 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixworth and Moulton
      B Castle
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,634
      6,449
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,474
      6,741
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.9%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixworth and Moulton
      B Castle
      Violent Crime
      610 ↑14%
      1,949 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      417 ↑43%
      1,268 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      101 ↓7%
      387 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      90 ↓33%
      267 ↓21%
      Burglary
      118 ↑24%
      189 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↓23%
      351 ↑4%
      Drugs
      33 ↑3%
      323 ↓16%
      Public Order
      79 ↑13%
      450 ↑12%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      211 ↑74%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑42%
      717 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      57 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      83 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓45%
      120 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑25%
      77 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Castle is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brixworth and Moulton safer than Castle?

      Brixworth and Moulton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,634 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,449 crimes. Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixworth and Moulton vs Castle?

      Brixworth and Moulton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Castle shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixworth and Moulton and Castle?

      In Brixworth and Moulton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (610 incidents). In Castle, it is Violent Crime (1,949 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixworth and Moulton and Castle?

      Brixworth and Moulton recorded 417 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle recorded 1,268. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brixworth and Moulton vs Castle?

      Violent crime in Brixworth and Moulton totalled 610 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,949 in Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixworth and Moulton and Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixworth and Moulton recorded 1,474 crimes (now 1,634, a change of +10.9%). Castle recorded 6,741 crimes previously (now 6,449, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixworth and Moulton and Castle?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brixworth and Moulton has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Castle has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixworth and Moulton and Castle?

      Brixworth and Moulton falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Castle is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brixworth and Moulton and Castle?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brixworth and Moulton or Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brixworth and Moulton and Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.