Crime in Corby West: statistics, rates and trends
1,127 crimes were recorded in Corby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Corby West at a glance
- Crime trends in Corby West
- Types of crime in Corby West
- Corby West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corby West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corby West
- Population and deprivation in Corby West
- Questions about crime in Corby West
- About this data
1,127 crimes were recorded in Corby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 418 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Corby West has the 1,802nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Corby West | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,127 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,834 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Corby West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,655 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,127). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,127 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,154 | 83.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,240 | 89.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,259 | 91.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,257 | 90.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,655 | 119.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,621 | 117.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,332 | 96.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,237 | 89.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corby West 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 418 | 30.2 | 0.88 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 7.6 | 0.92 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +22% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.3 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.0 | 1.22 | -11% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.0 | 2.01 | +69% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -32% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 0.86 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Corby West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corby West recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Corby West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corby West recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Corby West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corby West recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Corby West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corby West recorded 75 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Corby West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corby West recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Corby West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corby West recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Corby West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corby West recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Corby West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corby West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Corby West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Corby West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Corby West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corby West recorded 26 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Corby West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corby West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Corby West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Corby West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Corby West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Corby West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Corby West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Corby West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Corby West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corby West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corby West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds & Corby Village | 2,213 | 161.6 | +98% |
| Kingswood | 1,914 | 111.0 | +36% |
| Oakley | 1,160 | 60.0 | -26% |
| Gretton & Weldon | 420 | 44.1 | -46% |
| Geddington & Stanion | 414 | 53.1 | -35% |
| Desborough | 1,139 | 72.1 | -11% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | -8% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | +36% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 114 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Dale Street | 34 |
| On or near Dunlop Close | 30 |
| On or near Fotheringhay Road | 30 |
| On or near Skye Road | 25 |
| On or near Hooke Close | 24 |
| On or near Cam Close | 23 |
| On or near Spey Close | 23 |
| On or near Stornoway Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corby West 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 | 352 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 207 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
Corby West has an estimated population of 13,834. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corby West sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Corby West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Corby West a safe place to live?
Corby West recorded 81.5 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 Corby West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Corby West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corby West was down 2% on the year before: 1,127 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,154 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Corby West?
Corby West 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 Corby West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.