Irchester vs Towcester
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Irchester vs Towcester Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Irchester safer than Towcester?
Irchester has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Towcester has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Irchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Irchester vs Towcester?
Irchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — 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 Irchester and Towcester?
In Irchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (215 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 Irchester and Towcester?
Irchester recorded 135 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 Irchester vs Towcester?
Violent crime in Irchester totalled 215 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 Irchester and Towcester in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Irchester recorded 602 crimes (now 549, a change of -8.8%). Towcester recorded 994 crimes previously (now 870, -12.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Irchester 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. Irchester has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Towcester has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Irchester and Towcester?
Irchester 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 Irchester 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 Irchester or Towcester on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Irchester and Towcester. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.