Crime in Dallington Spencer: statistics, rates and trends
2,677 crimes were recorded in Dallington Spencer in the 12 months to August 2026, 130.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dallington Spencer at a glance
- Crime trends in Dallington Spencer
- Types of crime in Dallington Spencer
- Dallington Spencer compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dallington Spencer
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dallington Spencer
- Demographics of Dallington Spencer
- Questions about crime in Dallington Spencer
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (876), anti-social behaviour (679) and other theft (186) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 675th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dallington Spencer | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,677 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.3 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,546 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dallington Spencer peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,333 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,574). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,677 | 130.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,574 | 125.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,706 | 131.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,591 | 126.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,946 | 143.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,085 | 150.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,270 | 159.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,832 | 137.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,333 | 162.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 249 |
| July 2026 | 282 |
| June 2026 | 234 |
| May 2026 | 284 |
| April 2026 | 236 |
| March 2026 | 187 |
| February 2026 | 176 |
| January 2026 | 197 |
| December 2025 | 186 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| October 2025 | 230 |
| September 2025 | 220 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dallington Spencer recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.1 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (89% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (30% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 20 to 32 and robbery rose from 35 to 49, while drugs fell from 117 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 876 | 42.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 679 | 33.0 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Other theft | 186 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 7.7 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 145 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 125 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 5.9 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Drugs | 61 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -48% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.4 | 1.4 | +40% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 1.6 | 0.8 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dallington Spencer; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Duston (66.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dallington Spencer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | -49% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +33% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +158% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +2% |
| Upton | 1,376 | 100.5 | -23% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,737 | 95.3 | -27% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | -39% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Dallington Spencer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westgate Road” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westgate Road | 120 |
| On or near Tweed Road | 100 |
| On or near Staines Close | 61 |
| On or near Orchard Street | 57 |
| On or near Warren Road | 57 |
| On or near Saddleback Road | 54 |
| On or near Sandhill Road | 51 |
| On or near South Oval | 49 |
| On or near Dallington Road | 47 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 44 |
Of the 1,998 crimes in Dallington Spencer with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 679 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 752 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 727 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 247 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Dallington Spencer has an estimated population of 20,546 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dallington Spencer average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dallington Spencer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dallington Spencer a safe place to live?
Dallington Spencer recorded 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 675th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Dallington Spencer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 876 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (679).
Is crime in Dallington Spencer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dallington Spencer was up 4% on the year before: 2,677 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,574 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dallington Spencer?
About 20,546 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dallington Spencer?
Dallington Spencer 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.