Crime in Gretton & Weldon: statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Gretton & Weldon in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gretton & Weldon at a glance
- Crime trends in Gretton & Weldon
- Types of crime in Gretton & Weldon
- Gretton & Weldon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gretton & Weldon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gretton & Weldon
- Demographics of Gretton & Weldon
- Questions about crime in Gretton & Weldon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), anti-social behaviour (118) and public order (31) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,231st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Gretton & Weldon | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 430 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.2 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,518 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gretton & Weldon peaked in the year to August 2025 (445 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (252). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 71%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 430 | 45.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 445 | 46.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 320 | 33.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 361 | 37.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 439 | 46.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 356 | 37.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 366 | 38.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 271 | 28.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 252 | 26.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (58% below) and vehicle crime (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 22 to 31 and anti-social behaviour rose from 88 to 118, while violence and sexual offences fell from 217 to 161.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 16.9 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 12.4 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Gretton & Weldon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gretton & Weldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds & Corby Village | 2,185 | 159.6 | +253% |
| Corby West | 1,123 | 81.2 | +80% |
| Kingswood | 1,875 | 108.7 | +141% |
| Oakley | 1,162 | 60.1 | +33% |
| Geddington & Stanion | 434 | 55.6 | +23% |
| Oundle | 707 | 47.7 | +6% |
| Kettering North | 834 | 77.6 | +72% |
| Avondale Grange | 779 | 111.1 | +146% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Gretton & Weldon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hinkle Close” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hinkle Close | 31 |
| On or near Garland Road | 23 |
| On or near Harrier Close | 17 |
| On or near Lindersmith Close | 17 |
| On or near Redwing Place | 15 |
| On or near East Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Harringworth Road | 13 |
| On or near Lake Drive | 13 |
| On or near Merlin Road | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
Of the 312 crimes in Gretton & Weldon with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Gretton & Weldon has an estimated population of 9,518 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.8%, against 17.1%) and a younger population (10%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gretton & Weldon average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gretton & Weldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gretton & Weldon a safe place to live?
Gretton & Weldon recorded 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,231st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gretton & Weldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Gretton & Weldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gretton & Weldon was down 3% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gretton & Weldon?
About 9,518 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gretton & Weldon?
Gretton & Weldon 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.