Crime in Hackleton & Roade: statistics, rates and trends
474 crimes were recorded in Hackleton & Roade in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hackleton & Roade at a glance
- Crime trends in Hackleton & Roade
- Types of crime in Hackleton & Roade
- Hackleton & Roade compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hackleton & Roade
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hackleton & Roade
- Population and deprivation in Hackleton & Roade
- Questions about crime in Hackleton & Roade
- About this data
474 crimes were recorded in Hackleton & Roade in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hackleton & Roade has the 3,338th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hackleton & Roade | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 474 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,036 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hackleton & Roade was highest in the year to July 2020 (657 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (464). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 474 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 468 | 42.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 493 | 44.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 464 | 42.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 496 | 44.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 522 | 47.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 657 | 59.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 586 | 53.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 477 | 43.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hackleton & Roade 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 anti-social behaviour (+52%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-27%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 12.2 | 0.80 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -21% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -5% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.5 | 0.23 | -26% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -11% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hackleton & Roade
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hackleton & Roade recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hackleton & Roade
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hackleton & Roade recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hackleton & Roade
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hackleton & Roade recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hackleton & Roade
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hackleton & Roade recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hackleton & Roade
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hackleton & Roade recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hackleton & Roade
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hackleton & Roade recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hackleton & Roade
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hackleton & Roade recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hackleton & Roade
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hackleton & Roade recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hackleton & Roade
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hackleton & Roade recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hackleton & Roade
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hackleton & Roade recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hackleton & Roade
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hackleton & Roade recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hackleton & Roade
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hackleton & Roade 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hackleton & Roade
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hackleton & Roade recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hackleton & Roade, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hackleton & Roade.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hackleton & Roade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley | 1,096 | 66.3 | +54% |
| Hunsbury | 1,017 | 65.2 | +52% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,740 | 95.5 | +122% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +665% |
| Upton | 1,383 | 101.1 | +135% |
| Towcester | 799 | 54.8 | +28% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +153% |
| Cogenhoe & The Houghtons | 182 | 38.0 | -12% |
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 Hackleton & Roade over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Snowdrop Way | 27 |
| On or near Grafton Road | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Northampton Road | 14 |
| On or near Abbots Way | 12 |
| On or near Hyde Close | 12 |
| On or near Greenaway Close | 11 |
| On or near Cross'S Grange | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hackleton & Roade 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 | 150 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hackleton & Roade has an estimated population of 11,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hackleton & Roade sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hackleton & Roade |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Hackleton & Roade a safe place to live?
Hackleton & Roade recorded 43.0 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 Hackleton & Roade?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Hackleton & Roade going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hackleton & Roade was up 1% on the year before: 474 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 468 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hackleton & Roade?
Hackleton & Roade 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 Hackleton & Roade. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.