Irthlingborough and Raunds vs Towcester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Irthlingborough and Raunds Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Towcester Northamptonshire Police

      Irthlingborough and Raunds vs Towcester Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Irthlingborough and Raunds
      Northamptonshire Police
      1,776 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      23.8% 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds
      B Towcester
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,776
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,738
      994
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↓12.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Irthlingborough and Raunds
      B Towcester
      Violent Crime
      645 ↓1%
      309 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      544 ↑23%
      229 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      73 ↓6%
      66 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      83 ↑19%
      37 ↓51%
      Burglary
      52 ↓42%
      24 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓6%
      61 ↓8%
      Drugs
      37 ↓40%
      30 ↓44%
      Public Order
      83 ↓9%
      51 ↑4%
      Robbery
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓34%
      25 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑162%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑52%
      17 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Towcester is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Irthlingborough and Raunds safer than Towcester?

      Irthlingborough and Raunds has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,776 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds vs Towcester?

      Irthlingborough and Raunds shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds and Towcester?

      In Irthlingborough and Raunds, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (645 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds and Towcester?

      Irthlingborough and Raunds recorded 544 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds vs Towcester?

      Violent crime in Irthlingborough and Raunds totalled 645 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds and Towcester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Irthlingborough and Raunds recorded 1,738 crimes (now 1,776, a change of +2.2%). Towcester recorded 994 crimes previously (now 870, -12.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Irthlingborough and Raunds 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. Irthlingborough and Raunds has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Towcester has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Irthlingborough and Raunds and Towcester?

      Irthlingborough and Raunds 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds 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 Irthlingborough and Raunds or Towcester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Irthlingborough and Raunds 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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