Crime in Croyland & Swanspool: statistics, rates and trends
2,118 crimes were recorded in Croyland & Swanspool in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Croyland & Swanspool at a glance
- Crime trends in Croyland & Swanspool
- Types of crime in Croyland & Swanspool
- Croyland & Swanspool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Croyland & Swanspool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Croyland & Swanspool
- Population and deprivation in Croyland & Swanspool
- Questions about crime in Croyland & Swanspool
- About this data
2,118 crimes were recorded in Croyland & Swanspool in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 721 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Croyland & Swanspool has the 401st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Croyland & Swanspool | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,118 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.5 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,707 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Croyland & Swanspool was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,227 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,118). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 2,118 | 154.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,307 | 168.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,472 | 180.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,927 | 213.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,817 | 205.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,041 | 221.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,133 | 228.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,227 | 235.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,680 | 195.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 202 |
| June 2026 | 195 |
| May 2026 | 207 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 155 |
| January 2026 | 167 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 188 |
| August 2025 | 196 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Croyland & Swanspool 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+47%) and possession of weapons (+15%). The largest falls were in other crime (-45%) and shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 721 | 52.6 | 1.54 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 418 | 30.5 | 1.99 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 12.7 | 1.53 | -36% |
| Drugs | 124 | 9.0 | 2.77 | -2% |
| Public order | 121 | 8.8 | 1.33 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 8.2 | 1.67 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 8.1 | 1.19 | -5% |
| Other theft | 106 | 7.7 | 1.21 | -12% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -7% |
| Robbery | 56 | 4.1 | 3.02 | +47% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 3.4 | 3.53 | +15% |
| Other crime | 44 | 3.2 | 1.52 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.3 | 1.60 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 0.39 | -18% |
Violence and sexual offences in Croyland & Swanspool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 721 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Croyland & Swanspool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Croyland & Swanspool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Croyland & Swanspool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Croyland & Swanspool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Croyland & Swanspool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Croyland & Swanspool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Croyland & Swanspool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Croyland & Swanspool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Croyland & Swanspool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Croyland & Swanspool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Croyland & Swanspool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Croyland & Swanspool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Croyland & Swanspool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Croyland & Swanspool recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Croyland & Swanspool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Croyland & Swanspool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croyland & Swanspool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill & Queensway | 2,428 | 143.2 | -7% |
| Victoria | 1,031 | 91.1 | -41% |
| Hatton Park | 1,172 | 71.0 | -54% |
| Earls Barton | 596 | 50.8 | -67% |
| Irchester | 649 | 48.3 | -69% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -56% |
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | -29% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | -52% |
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 Croyland & Swanspool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 195 |
| On or near Millers Park | 165 |
| On or near Crane Close | 140 |
| On or near Jubilee Crescent | 111 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 82 |
| On or near Cambridge Street | 81 |
| On or near Windmill Close | 78 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Burystead Place | 64 |
| On or near Priory Road | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Croyland & Swanspool 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 | 600 | 28.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 551 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 418 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Croyland & Swanspool has an estimated population of 13,707. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Croyland & Swanspool sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Croyland & Swanspool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.9% |
Is Croyland & Swanspool a safe place to live?
Croyland & Swanspool recorded 154.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Croyland & Swanspool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 721 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (418).
Is crime in Croyland & Swanspool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croyland & Swanspool was down 8% on the year before: 2,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,307 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Croyland & Swanspool?
Croyland & Swanspool 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 Croyland & Swanspool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.