Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portia Lane area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brackley , and the 236th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Portia Lane (NN13 6FT) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.2% lower than the Brackley average (38.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portia Lane (NN13 6FT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Desdemona Way, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Helene Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Brackley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Europa Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Juliet Drive | Under investigation |
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