Crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
596 crimes were recorded in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
- Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
596 crimes were recorded in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire has the 2,997th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 596 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,722 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (727 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (538). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 596 | 50.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 575 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 538 | 45.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 548 | 46.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 571 | 48.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 658 | 56.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 727 | 62.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 633 | 54.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 622 | 53.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 11.7 | 0.76 | +10% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -7% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +3% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -22% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.4 | 0.16 | +14% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -55% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill & Queensway | 2,428 | 143.2 | +182% |
| Croyland & Swanspool | 2,118 | 154.5 | +204% |
| Hatton Park | 1,172 | 71.0 | +40% |
| Victoria | 1,031 | 91.1 | +79% |
| Irchester | 649 | 48.3 | -5% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | +35% |
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | +117% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 969 | 56.2 | +10% |
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 Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wellingborough Road | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Castle Ashby Park | 18 |
| On or near Green Lane | 18 |
| On or near Clarke Court | 14 |
| On or near Mears Ashby Road | 14 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 13 |
| On or near Ash Drive | 10 |
| On or near Barnard Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire 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 | 180 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 137 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 11,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire recorded 50.8 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 Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire was up 4% on the year before: 596 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 575 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire?
Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire 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 Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.