Crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm: statistics, rates and trends
1,231 crimes were recorded in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- Types of crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- Blackthorn & Rectory Farm compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- Population and deprivation in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- Questions about crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- About this data
1,231 crimes were recorded in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 471 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackthorn & Rectory Farm has the 1,207th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,231 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.5 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,134 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,536 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,202). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 1,231 | 101.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,202 | 99.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,307 | 107.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,314 | 108.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,391 | 114.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,341 | 110.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,283 | 105.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,309 | 107.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,536 | 126.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+42%) and anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-61%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 38.8 | 1.13 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 20.8 | 1.35 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 11.6 | 1.40 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +42% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +14% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -32% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.40 | +92% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.36 | +23% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackthorn & Rectory Farm, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackthorn & Rectory Farm.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackthorn & Rectory Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talavera | 1,637 | 127.8 | +26% |
| Billing | 1,252 | 106.2 | +5% |
| Headlands | 1,937 | 97.4 | -4% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 692 | 66.3 | -35% |
| Parklands | 265 | 73.5 | -28% |
| Moulton | 1,097 | 73.0 | -28% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +7% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +77% |
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 Blackthorn & Rectory Farm over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Olden Road | 126 |
| On or near Crowthorp Road | 55 |
| On or near Greatmeadow | 41 |
| On or near Greatmeadow Road | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Hanover Court | 33 |
| On or near Leyside Court | 33 |
| On or near Maidencastle | 28 |
| On or near Kelmscott Close | 24 |
| On or near Nether Jackson Court | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm 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 | 372 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm has an estimated population of 12,134. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackthorn & Rectory Farm |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.3% |
Is Blackthorn & Rectory Farm a safe place to live?
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 101.5 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 Blackthorn & Rectory Farm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm was up 2% on the year before: 1,231 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,202 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackthorn & Rectory Farm?
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm 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 Blackthorn & Rectory Farm. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.