Crime in Kettering Central: statistics, rates and trends
2,835 crimes were recorded in Kettering Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 229.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kettering Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Kettering Central
- Types of crime in Kettering Central
- Kettering Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kettering Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kettering Central
- Population and deprivation in Kettering Central
- Questions about crime in Kettering Central
- About this data
2,835 crimes were recorded in Kettering Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 229.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 874 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kettering Central has the 144th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kettering Central | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,835 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 229.3 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,366 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kettering Central was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,835). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 2,835 | 229.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,407 | 275.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,924 | 236.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,380 | 273.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,514 | 284.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,916 | 235.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,252 | 263.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,340 | 270.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,525 | 285.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 288 |
| June 2026 | 250 |
| May 2026 | 256 |
| April 2026 | 235 |
| March 2026 | 188 |
| February 2026 | 211 |
| January 2026 | 174 |
| December 2025 | 202 |
| November 2025 | 220 |
| October 2025 | 252 |
| September 2025 | 266 |
| August 2025 | 293 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kettering Central 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+12%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-52%) and drugs (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 874 | 70.7 | 2.06 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 732 | 59.2 | 3.86 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 296 | 23.9 | 2.89 | -38% |
| Public order | 188 | 15.2 | 2.29 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 182 | 14.7 | 2.17 | +3% |
| Other theft | 154 | 12.5 | 1.95 | +1% |
| Drugs | 125 | 10.1 | 3.09 | -40% |
| Burglary | 63 | 5.1 | 1.44 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 4.9 | 1.00 | -15% |
| Robbery | 57 | 4.6 | 3.41 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 3.7 | 3.83 | -22% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.8 | 1.34 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.18 | -52% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.48 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kettering Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kettering Central recorded 874 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kettering Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kettering Central recorded 732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kettering Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kettering Central recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kettering Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kettering Central recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kettering Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kettering Central recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kettering Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kettering Central recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kettering Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kettering Central recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kettering Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kettering Central recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kettering Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kettering Central recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kettering Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kettering Central recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kettering Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kettering Central recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kettering Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kettering Central recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kettering Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kettering Central recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kettering Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kettering Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kettering Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kettering Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kettering Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Hill | 530 | 107.0 | -53% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | -52% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | -67% |
| St Peter | 510 | 82.2 | -64% |
| St Michael | 948 | 113.9 | -50% |
| Ise | 356 | 36.6 | -84% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 969 | 56.2 | -75% |
| Rothwell & Mawsley | 971 | 62.6 | -73% |
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 Kettering Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 213 |
| On or near High Street | 142 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 131 |
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Silver Street | 99 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Crispin Place | 64 |
| On or near Tordoff Place | 58 |
| On or near Nightclub | 55 |
| On or near Market Street | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kettering Central 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 | 760 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 732 | 25.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 711 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 144 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 88 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
Kettering Central has an estimated population of 12,366. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kettering Central sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kettering Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% |
| Private rented homes | 43.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.8% |
Is Kettering Central a safe place to live?
Kettering Central recorded 229.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Kettering Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 874 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (732).
Is crime in Kettering Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kettering Central was down 17% on the year before: 2,835 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,407 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kettering Central?
Kettering Central 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 Kettering Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.