Total Crime Rate
20.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle Mound area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Braunston and Crick , and the 184th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Castle Mound (CV23 8TN) in the last 12 months was 20.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower than the Braunston and Crick average (63.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle Mound (CV23 8TN), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Farm Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braunston and Crick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rectory Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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