Crime in Duston: statistics, rates and trends
1,082 crimes were recorded in Duston in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (319), anti-social behaviour (244) and shoplifting (191) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,349th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Duston | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,082 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.9 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,170 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Duston peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,182 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (855). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,082 | 66.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,045 | 64.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 946 | 58.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 855 | 52.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,049 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,070 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,182 | 73.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 949 | 58.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,145 | 70.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 125 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, Duston recorded notably more shoplifting (40% above the national rate) and burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less public order (67% below) and other theft (58% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 125 to 191 and vehicle crime rose from 34 to 45, while criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 51 and public order fell from 51 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 19.7 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 15.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 191 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Burglary | 78 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Other theft | 44 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Duston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Duston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | +95% |
| Upton | 1,376 | 100.5 | +50% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | +19% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +98% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,737 | 95.3 | +42% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +160% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +403% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +71% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Duston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (199).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 199 |
| On or near Limehurst Road | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Sam Harrison Way | 24 |
| On or near Porlock Close | 23 |
| On or near Quarry Road | 21 |
| On or near Berrywood Road | 20 |
| On or near Clee Rise | 20 |
| On or near Darwin Walk | 20 |
| On or near Hirondelle Close | 16 |
Of the 838 crimes in Duston with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 244 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Duston has an estimated population of 16,170 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Duston average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Duston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Duston a safe place to live?
Duston recorded 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,349th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Duston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Duston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Duston was up 4% on the year before: 1,082 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,045 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Duston?
About 16,170 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Duston?
Duston 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.