Crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
755 crimes were recorded in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
- Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
755 crimes were recorded in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire has the 1,840th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 755 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,412 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2024 (789 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (613). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 755 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 702 | 74.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 789 | 83.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 706 | 75.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 613 | 65.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 742 | 78.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 688 | 73.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 681 | 72.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 623 | 66.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Higham Ferrers, 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+76%) and public order (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-31%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 23.4 | 0.68 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 12.7 | 1.54 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.7 | 0.95 | +76% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.8 | 0.58 | +29% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.0 | 0.84 | +133% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.88 | +100% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -46% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Higham Ferrers, 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 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Higham Ferrers, 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 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Lakes | 1,569 | 124.6 | +55% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | -8% |
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | +37% |
| Rushden South | 700 | 82.1 | +2% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -14% |
| Raunds | 980 | 66.1 | -18% |
| Victoria | 1,031 | 91.1 | +14% |
| Irchester | 649 | 48.3 | -40% |
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 Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Blackcurrant Grove | 24 |
| On or near Kestrel Drive | 24 |
| On or near Townsend Leys | 20 |
| On or near York Road | 20 |
| On or near Upper George Street | 19 |
| On or near Russell Way | 18 |
| On or near Duchy Close | 16 |
| On or near Stanwick Road | 15 |
| On or near Carlton Mews | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Higham Ferrers, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 31.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 192 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 9,412. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire recorded 80.2 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 Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire was up 8% on the year before: 755 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 702 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire?
Higham Ferrers, 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 Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.