Desborough vs Towcester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Desborough Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Towcester Northamptonshire Police

      Desborough vs Towcester Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Desborough
      Northamptonshire Police
      913 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.6% trend
      13.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Towcester
      Northamptonshire Police
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Desborough
      B Towcester
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      913
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      721
      994
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.6%
      ↓12.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.1%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Desborough
      B Towcester
      Violent Crime
      347 ↑26%
      309 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      212 ↑86%
      229 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑30%
      66 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑29%
      37 ↓51%
      Burglary
      47 ↓10%
      24 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑39%
      61 ↓8%
      Drugs
      6 ↓70%
      30 ↓44%
      Public Order
      26 ↓7%
      51 ↑4%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↓5%
      25 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓12%
      17 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Towcester is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 1/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Desborough safer than Towcester?

      Desborough has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 913 crimes in the last 12 months. Towcester has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Towcester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Desborough vs Towcester?

      Desborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Towcester shows -12.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Desborough and Towcester?

      In Desborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (347 incidents). In Towcester, it is Violent Crime (309 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Desborough and Towcester?

      Desborough recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towcester recorded 229. 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 Desborough vs Towcester?

      Violent crime in Desborough totalled 347 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 309 in Towcester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Desborough and Towcester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Desborough recorded 721 crimes (now 913, a change of +26.6%). Towcester recorded 994 crimes previously (now 870, -12.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Desborough and Towcester?

      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. Desborough has a resolution rate of 13.1% and Towcester has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Desborough and Towcester?

      Desborough falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Towcester 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 Desborough and Towcester?

      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 Desborough or Towcester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Desborough and Towcester. 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.