Crime in Corby and Hayton: statistics, rates and trends

119 crimes were recorded in Corby and Hayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Corby and Hayton has the 3,777th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Corby and Hayton was highest in the year to July 2018 (173 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (119). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corby and Hayton 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Corby and Hayton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corby and Hayton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Corby and Hayton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corby and Hayton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Corby and Hayton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corby and Hayton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Corby and Hayton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corby and Hayton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Corby and Hayton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corby and Hayton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Corby and Hayton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corby and Hayton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Corby and Hayton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corby and Hayton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Corby and Hayton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corby and Hayton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Corby and Hayton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corby and Hayton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Corby and Hayton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Corby and Hayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Corby and Hayton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corby and Hayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Corby and Hayton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corby and Hayton.

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 Corby and Hayton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corby and Hayton 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.

Corby and Hayton has an estimated population of 4,069. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corby and Hayton sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Corby and Hayton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.