Crime in Abington & Phippsville: statistics, rates and trends
1,286 crimes were recorded in Abington & Phippsville in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Abington & Phippsville
- Questions about crime in Abington & Phippsville
- About this data
1,286 crimes were recorded in Abington & Phippsville in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 361 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abington & Phippsville has the 1,037th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abington & Phippsville | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,286 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.6 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,840 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abington & Phippsville was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,606 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,127). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,286 | 108.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,384 | 116.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,127 | 95.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,324 | 111.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,345 | 113.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,606 | 135.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,479 | 124.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,478 | 124.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,336 | 112.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abington & Phippsville over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+60%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 30.5 | 0.89 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 285 | 24.1 | 1.57 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 14.9 | 1.80 | -58% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 8.2 | 1.66 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -9% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +14% |
| Burglary | 53 | 4.5 | 1.27 | -13% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +60% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -9% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +100% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.13 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.72 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abington & Phippsville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abington & Phippsville recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abington & Phippsville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abington & Phippsville recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abington & Phippsville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abington & Phippsville recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abington & Phippsville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abington & Phippsville recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abington & Phippsville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abington & Phippsville recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abington & Phippsville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abington & Phippsville recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abington & Phippsville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abington & Phippsville recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abington & Phippsville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abington & Phippsville recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abington & Phippsville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abington & Phippsville recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abington & Phippsville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abington & Phippsville recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abington & Phippsville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abington & Phippsville recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abington & Phippsville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abington & Phippsville recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abington & Phippsville
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abington & Phippsville recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abington & Phippsville
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abington & Phippsville recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abington & Phippsville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abington & Phippsville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abington & Phippsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +203% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +66% |
| Headlands | 1,937 | 97.4 | -10% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 692 | 66.3 | -39% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,740 | 137.0 | +26% |
| Parklands | 265 | 73.5 | -32% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,645 | 128.7 | +19% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,740 | 95.5 | -12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abington & Phippsville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 172 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near A5095 | 73 |
| On or near Abington Avenue | 69 |
| On or near Baronson Gardens | 42 |
| On or near Florence Road | 41 |
| On or near Stimpson Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Wilby Street | 39 |
| On or near Roseholme Road | 38 |
| On or near Bostock Avenue | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abington & Phippsville over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 340 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 285 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Abington & Phippsville has an estimated population of 11,840. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abington & Phippsville sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abington & Phippsville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Abington & Phippsville a safe place to live?
Abington & Phippsville recorded 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abington & Phippsville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (285).
Is crime in Abington & Phippsville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abington & Phippsville was down 7% on the year before: 1,286 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,384 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abington & Phippsville?
Abington & Phippsville is policed by Northamptonshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abington & Phippsville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.