Crime in Avondale Grange: statistics, rates and trends
779 crimes were recorded in Avondale Grange in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Avondale Grange
- Questions about crime in Avondale Grange
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (346), anti-social behaviour (163) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 995th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Avondale Grange | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 779 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.1 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,011 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Avondale Grange of any year here (779 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 779 | 111.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 841 | 120.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 900 | 128.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 894 | 127.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,113 | 158.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,017 | 145.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,129 | 161.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,041 | 148.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 915 | 130.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Avondale Grange recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (51% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (44% above the national rate) and other crime (35% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 27 to 42 and public order rose from 39 to 50, while drugs fell from 58 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 49.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 23.2 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 42 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +56% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.7 | 3.3 | -55% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Avondale Grange; the highest is Kettering Central (225.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ise (39.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Avondale Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering North | 834 | 77.6 | -30% |
| Kettering Central | 2,786 | 225.3 | +103% |
| Pipers Hill | 531 | 107.2 | -4% |
| Ise | 379 | 39.0 | -65% |
| St Michael | 920 | 110.6 | 0% |
| St Peter | 519 | 83.7 | -25% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 985 | 57.1 | -49% |
| Geddington & Stanion | 434 | 55.6 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Avondale Grange over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Charlotte Place” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charlotte Place | 45 |
| On or near Hodge Way | 43 |
| On or near Weekley Glebe Road | 41 |
| On or near Bath Road | 38 |
| On or near Lyveden Place | 37 |
| On or near Dahlia Road | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Althorpe Place | 21 |
| On or near Walnut Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 19 |
Of the 616 crimes in Avondale Grange with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 163 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Avondale Grange has an estimated population of 7,011 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Avondale Grange average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Avondale Grange | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Avondale Grange a safe place to live?
Avondale Grange recorded 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 995th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Avondale Grange?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Avondale Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Avondale Grange was down 7% on the year before: 779 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 841 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Avondale Grange?
About 7,011 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Avondale Grange?
Avondale Grange 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.