Crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons: statistics, rates and trends
166 crimes were recorded in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons at a glance
- Crime trends in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- Types of crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- Cogenhoe & The Houghtons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- Demographics of Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- Questions about crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (63), anti-social behaviour (40), public order (12) and vehicle crime (12) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,644th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cogenhoe & The Houghtons | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 166 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,794 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons peaked in the year to August 2023 (226 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (139). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 166 | 34.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 191 | 39.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 139 | 29.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 226 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 155 | 32.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 220 | 45.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 176 | 36.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 224 | 46.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 213 | 44.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 13.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 8.3 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cogenhoe & The Houghtons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cogenhoe & The Houghtons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | 1,253 | 106.3 | +207% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 678 | 64.9 | +87% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,235 | 101.8 | +194% |
| Talavera | 1,642 | 128.2 | +270% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | +190% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +230% |
| Nene Valley | 1,094 | 66.1 | +91% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +871% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Highfield Way | 8 |
| On or near The Green | 8 |
| On or near Elm Close | 7 |
| On or near Manor House Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Newport Pagnell Road | 6 |
| On or near Bryer Hill Furlong | 5 |
| On or near Chase Park Road | 5 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 5 |
| On or near Station Road | 5 |
Of the 126 crimes in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
Cogenhoe & The Houghtons has an estimated population of 4,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cogenhoe & The Houghtons average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cogenhoe & The Houghtons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cogenhoe & The Houghtons a safe place to live?
Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,644th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons was down 13% on the year before: 166 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 191 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cogenhoe & The Houghtons?
About 4,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cogenhoe & The Houghtons?
Cogenhoe & The Houghtons 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.