Crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer: statistics, rates and trends
969 crimes were recorded in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- Questions about crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
- About this data
969 crimes were recorded in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 367 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer has the 2,774th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 969 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,251 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,138 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (850). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 969 | 56.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 850 | 49.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 911 | 52.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 973 | 56.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 975 | 56.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,068 | 61.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,138 | 66.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 882 | 51.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 860 | 49.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+78%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-55%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 21.3 | 0.62 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 325 | 18.8 | 1.23 | +78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +11% |
| Public order | 55 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +12% |
| Other theft | 48 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.0 | 0.32 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.48 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -36% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ise | 356 | 36.6 | -35% |
| St Michael | 948 | 113.9 | +103% |
| Pipers Hill | 530 | 107.0 | +90% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | +22% |
| Kettering Central | 2,835 | 229.3 | +308% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | +97% |
| St Peter | 510 | 82.2 | +46% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | +34% |
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 Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orbit Mews | 50 |
| On or near Sturgess Court | 35 |
| On or near Rook Close | 32 |
| On or near Belvoir Drive | 22 |
| On or near Salen Close | 19 |
| On or near Hillary Close | 18 |
| On or near Langley Court | 17 |
| On or near North Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Manor Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 325 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 30.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer has an estimated population of 17,251. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer a safe place to live?
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (325).
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: 969 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 850 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer?
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer 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 Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.