Crime in Croyland & Swanspool: statistics, rates and trends
2,111 crimes were recorded in Croyland & Swanspool in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Croyland & Swanspool
- Questions about crime in Croyland & Swanspool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (730), anti-social behaviour (441) and shoplifting (150) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 400th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Croyland & Swanspool | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,111 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.0 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,707 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Croyland & Swanspool of any year here (2,111 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,111 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,256 | 164.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,521 | 183.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,842 | 207.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,868 | 209.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,949 | 215.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,229 | 235.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,201 | 233.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,745 | 200.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Croyland & Swanspool recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.6 times the national rate), robbery (2.7 times the national rate) and drugs (2.6 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 39 to 50 and possession of weapons rose from 39 to 48, while shoplifting fell from 259 to 150 and other crime fell from 68 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 730 | 53.3 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 441 | 32.2 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 10.9 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Public order | 119 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 118 | 8.6 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 7.9 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Other theft | 101 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Robbery | 50 | 3.6 | 1.4 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 3.5 | 1.0 | +23% |
| Other crime | 45 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Croyland & Swanspool has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croyland & Swanspool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill & Queensway | 2,416 | 142.5 | -7% |
| Victoria | 1,059 | 93.6 | -39% |
| Hatton Park | 1,192 | 72.2 | -53% |
| Earls Barton | 607 | 51.8 | -66% |
| Irchester | 655 | 48.8 | -68% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -52% |
| Pemberton | 1,090 | 106.0 | -31% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Croyland & Swanspool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Street” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 213 |
| On or near Millers Park | 171 |
| On or near Crane Close | 132 |
| On or near Jubilee Crescent | 98 |
| On or near Cambridge Street | 81 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 77 |
| On or near Windmill Close | 68 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 66 |
| On or near Burystead Place | 62 |
| On or near Police Station | 48 |
Of the 1,670 crimes in Croyland & Swanspool with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 441 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 572 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 543 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Croyland & Swanspool has an estimated population of 13,707 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Croyland & Swanspool average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Croyland & Swanspool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Croyland & Swanspool a safe place to live?
Croyland & Swanspool recorded 154.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 400th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Croyland & Swanspool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 730 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (441).
Is crime in Croyland & Swanspool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croyland & Swanspool was down 6% on the year before: 2,111 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,256 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Croyland & Swanspool?
About 13,707 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Croyland & Swanspool?
Croyland & Swanspool 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.