Crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer: statistics, rates and trends
985 crimes were recorded in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- Types of crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- Demographics of Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- Questions about crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (372), anti-social behaviour (323) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,732nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 985 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.1 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,251 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,134 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (865). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 985 | 57.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 865 | 50.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 890 | 51.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 977 | 56.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 948 | 55.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,091 | 63.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,134 | 65.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 871 | 50.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 875 | 50.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (67% below) and vehicle crime (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 197 to 323 and criminal damage and arson rose from 55 to 66, while burglary fell from 28 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 18.7 | 15.4 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Public order | 55 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.2 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer; the highest is Kettering Central (225.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ise (39.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ise | 379 | 39.0 | -32% |
| St Michael | 920 | 110.6 | +94% |
| Pipers Hill | 531 | 107.2 | +88% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | +29% |
| Kettering Central | 2,786 | 225.3 | +295% |
| Avondale Grange | 779 | 111.1 | +95% |
| St Peter | 519 | 83.7 | +47% |
| Kettering North | 834 | 77.6 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Orbit Mews” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orbit Mews | 53 |
| On or near Sturgess Court | 34 |
| On or near Rook Close | 33 |
| On or near Salen Close | 25 |
| On or near Langley Court | 19 |
| On or near Belvoir Drive | 18 |
| On or near Hillary Close | 17 |
| On or near North Avenue | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
Of the 662 crimes in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 323 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer has an estimated population of 17,251 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer a safe place to live?
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,732nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 372 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (323).
Is crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer was up 14% on the year before: 985 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 865 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer?
About 17,251 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer?
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer 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.