Crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons: statistics, rates and trends
182 crimes were recorded in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- Questions about crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
- About this data
182 crimes were recorded in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 66 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cogenhoe & The Houghtons has the 3,515th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cogenhoe & The Houghtons | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 182 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,794 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons was highest in the year to July 2021 (234 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (137). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 182 | 38.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 179 | 37.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 137 | 28.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 233 | 48.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 141 | 29.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 234 | 48.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 179 | 37.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 230 | 48.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 198 | 41.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons 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 (+38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 13.8 | 0.40 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +38% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +36% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -14% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -23% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.32 | +67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -75% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 5 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cogenhoe & The Houghtons, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cogenhoe & The Houghtons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cogenhoe & The Houghtons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | 1,252 | 106.2 | +180% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 692 | 66.3 | +75% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,231 | 101.5 | +167% |
| Talavera | 1,637 | 127.8 | +237% |
| Headlands | 1,937 | 97.4 | +156% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +186% |
| Nene Valley | 1,096 | 66.3 | +75% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +766% |
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 Cogenhoe & The Houghtons over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elm Close | 11 |
| On or near Highfield Way | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near The Green | 8 |
| On or near Whalley Grove | 8 |
| On or near Bryer Hill Furlong | 7 |
| On or near Manor House Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Castle Ashby Road | 5 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 5 |
| On or near Newport Pagnell Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 25.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Cogenhoe & The Houghtons has an estimated population of 4,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cogenhoe & The Houghtons |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Cogenhoe & The Houghtons a safe place to live?
Cogenhoe & The Houghtons recorded 38.0 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 Cogenhoe & The Houghtons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons was up 2% on the year before: 182 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 179 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cogenhoe & The Houghtons?
Cogenhoe & The Houghtons 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 Cogenhoe & The Houghtons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.