Duston and Sixfields vs Towcester

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Duston and Sixfields Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Towcester Northamptonshire Police

      Duston and Sixfields vs Towcester Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Duston and Sixfields
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,953 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      24.2% 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 Duston and Sixfields
      B Towcester
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,953
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,062
      994
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓12.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Duston and Sixfields
      B Towcester
      Violent Crime
      1,291 ↓13%
      309 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      881 ↑15%
      229 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      202 ↓3%
      66 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      203 ↑28%
      37 ↓51%
      Burglary
      204 ↓11%
      24 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      240 ↓23%
      61 ↓8%
      Drugs
      119 ↓10%
      30 ↓44%
      Public Order
      225 ↑2%
      51 ↑4%
      Robbery
      62 ↑138%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      368 ↓1%
      25 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓31%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑6%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑14%
      17 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Towcester is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Duston and Sixfields safer than Towcester?

      Duston and Sixfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,953 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 Duston and Sixfields vs Towcester?

      Duston and Sixfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Duston and Sixfields and Towcester?

      In Duston and Sixfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,291 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 Duston and Sixfields and Towcester?

      Duston and Sixfields recorded 881 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 Duston and Sixfields vs Towcester?

      Violent crime in Duston and Sixfields totalled 1,291 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 Duston and Sixfields and Towcester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Duston and Sixfields recorded 4,062 crimes (now 3,953, a change of -2.7%). Towcester recorded 994 crimes previously (now 870, -12.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Duston and Sixfields 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. Duston and Sixfields has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Towcester has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Duston and Sixfields and Towcester?

      Duston and Sixfields 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 Duston and Sixfields 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 Duston and Sixfields or Towcester on a crime map?

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

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