Crime in Abington & Phippsville: statistics, rates and trends
1,353 crimes were recorded in Abington & Phippsville in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abington & Phippsville at a glance
- Crime trends in Abington & Phippsville
- Types of crime in Abington & Phippsville
- Abington & Phippsville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abington & Phippsville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abington & Phippsville
- Demographics of Abington & Phippsville
- Questions about crime in Abington & Phippsville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (373), anti-social behaviour (286) and shoplifting (211) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 929th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Abington & Phippsville | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,353 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.3 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,840 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abington & Phippsville peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,580 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,141). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,353 | 114.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,380 | 116.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,141 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,302 | 110.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,352 | 114.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,580 | 133.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,487 | 125.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,481 | 125.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,340 | 113.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 162 |
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abington & Phippsville recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (84% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (57% above the national rate), and notably less public order (34% below). On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 52 and anti-social behaviour rose from 221 to 286, while shoplifting fell from 424 to 211 and drugs fell from 46 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 286 | 24.2 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 211 | 17.8 | 8.5 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 9.1 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 62 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +68% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Abington & Phippsville; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston Favell & Abington Vale (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abington & Phippsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +194% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +52% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | -12% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 678 | 64.9 | -43% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +16% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | -40% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | +14% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,737 | 95.3 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Abington & Phippsville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (178).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 178 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 165 |
| On or near Abington Avenue | 73 |
| On or near A5095 | 70 |
| On or near Wilby Street | 46 |
| On or near Florence Road | 44 |
| On or near Baronson Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Bostock Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Stimpson Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Roseholme Road | 33 |
Of the 1,067 crimes in Abington & Phippsville with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 286 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 426 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 349 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Abington & Phippsville has an estimated population of 11,840 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abington & Phippsville average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Abington & Phippsville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Abington & Phippsville a safe place to live?
Abington & Phippsville recorded 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 929th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Abington & Phippsville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (286).
Is crime in Abington & Phippsville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abington & Phippsville was down 2% on the year before: 1,353 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,380 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abington & Phippsville?
About 11,840 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abington & Phippsville?
Abington & Phippsville is policed by Northamptonshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.