Crime in Avondale Grange: statistics, rates and trends
774 crimes were recorded in Avondale Grange in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Avondale Grange at a glance
- Crime trends in Avondale Grange
- Types of crime in Avondale Grange
- Avondale Grange compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Avondale Grange
- What happened after crimes were reported in Avondale Grange
- Population and deprivation in Avondale Grange
- Questions about crime in Avondale Grange
- About this data
774 crimes were recorded in Avondale Grange in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 349 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Avondale Grange has the 1,012th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Avondale Grange | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 774 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.4 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,011 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Avondale Grange was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,127 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (774). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 774 | 110.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 844 | 120.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 931 | 132.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 880 | 125.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,121 | 159.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,016 | 144.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,127 | 160.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,017 | 145.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 936 | 133.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Avondale Grange 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+44%) and public order (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-87%) and drugs (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 49.8 | 1.45 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 22.4 | 1.46 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -5% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +20% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.6 | 0.87 | +44% |
| Drugs | 29 | 4.1 | 1.27 | -45% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.9 | 2.94 | +67% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.7 | 1.28 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -18% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.6 | 1.16 | +83% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -87% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Avondale Grange
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Avondale Grange recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Avondale Grange
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Avondale Grange recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Avondale Grange
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Avondale Grange recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Avondale Grange
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Avondale Grange recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Avondale Grange
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Avondale Grange recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Avondale Grange
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Avondale Grange recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Avondale Grange
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Avondale Grange recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Avondale Grange
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Avondale Grange recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Avondale Grange
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Avondale Grange recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Avondale Grange
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Avondale Grange recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Avondale Grange
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Avondale Grange recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Avondale Grange
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Avondale Grange recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 87% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Avondale Grange
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Avondale Grange recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Avondale Grange, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Avondale Grange.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Avondale Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | -32% |
| Kettering Central | 2,835 | 229.3 | +108% |
| Pipers Hill | 530 | 107.0 | -3% |
| Ise | 356 | 36.6 | -67% |
| St Michael | 948 | 113.9 | +3% |
| St Peter | 510 | 82.2 | -26% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 969 | 56.2 | -49% |
| Geddington & Stanion | 414 | 53.1 | -52% |
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 Avondale Grange over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charlotte Place | 45 |
| On or near Bath Road | 42 |
| On or near Weekley Glebe Road | 40 |
| On or near Hodge Way | 37 |
| On or near Lyveden Place | 32 |
| On or near Dahlia Road | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 21 |
| On or near Walnut Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Althorpe Place | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Avondale Grange 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 35.9% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 20.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Avondale Grange has an estimated population of 7,011. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Avondale Grange sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Avondale Grange |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.7% |
| Social rented homes | 38.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.2% |
Is Avondale Grange a safe place to live?
Avondale Grange recorded 110.4 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 Avondale Grange?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Avondale Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Avondale Grange was down 8% on the year before: 774 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 844 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Avondale Grange?
Avondale Grange 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 Avondale Grange. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.