Crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm: statistics, rates and trends
1,235 crimes were recorded in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- Questions about crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (469), anti-social behaviour (246) and shoplifting (141) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,191st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,235 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,134 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,482 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,212). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,235 | 101.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,212 | 99.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,291 | 106.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,285 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,434 | 118.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,331 | 109.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,272 | 104.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,325 | 109.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,482 | 122.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded notably more robbery (39% above the national rate), shoplifting (37% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less public order (38% below) and burglary (35% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 43 to 70 and other theft rose from 48 to 58, while burglary fell from 35 to 28 and public order fell from 62 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 38.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 246 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 11.6 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.8 | 5.0 | +63% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackthorn & Rectory Farm; the highest is Kingsley & Semilong (173.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston Favell & Abington Vale (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackthorn & Rectory Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talavera | 1,642 | 128.2 | +26% |
| Billing | 1,253 | 106.3 | +4% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | -1% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 678 | 64.9 | -36% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | -32% |
| Moulton | 1,127 | 75.0 | -26% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +12% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +71% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Olden Road” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Olden Road | 137 |
| On or near Crowthorp Road | 44 |
| On or near Greatmeadow Road | 43 |
| On or near Greatmeadow | 39 |
| On or near Hanover Court | 31 |
| On or near Leyside Court | 31 |
| On or near Maidencastle | 31 |
| On or near Nether Jackson Court | 26 |
| On or near Kelmscott Close | 24 |
| On or near Collyweston Road | 22 |
Of the 989 crimes in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 246 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 371 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm has an estimated population of 12,134 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackthorn & Rectory Farm average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blackthorn & Rectory Farm a safe place to live?
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm recorded 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,191st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (246).
Is crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm was up 2% on the year before: 1,235 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackthorn & Rectory Farm?
About 12,134 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackthorn & Rectory Farm?
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm 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.