Crime in Kettering Central: statistics, rates and trends
2,786 crimes were recorded in Kettering Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 225.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kettering Central
- Questions about crime in Kettering Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (850), anti-social behaviour (731) and shoplifting (298) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 151st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kettering Central | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,786 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 225.3 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,366 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kettering Central of any year here (2,786 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,786 | 225.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,373 | 272.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,999 | 242.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,334 | 269.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,463 | 280.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,941 | 237.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,334 | 269.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,274 | 264.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,532 | 285.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 244 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kettering Central recorded notably more robbery (3.9 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (3.8 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (3.6 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 50 to 65, while drugs fell from 211 to 117 and shoplifting fell from 449 to 298.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 850 | 68.7 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 731 | 59.1 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 298 | 24.1 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Public order | 197 | 15.9 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 156 | 12.6 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 117 | 9.5 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Robbery | 65 | 5.3 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 43 | 3.5 | 1.0 | -28% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kettering Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kettering Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Hill | 531 | 107.2 | -52% |
| Avondale Grange | 779 | 111.1 | -51% |
| Kettering North | 834 | 77.6 | -66% |
| St Peter | 519 | 83.7 | -63% |
| St Michael | 920 | 110.6 | -51% |
| Ise | 379 | 39.0 | -83% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 985 | 57.1 | -75% |
| Rothwell & Mawsley | 1,003 | 64.6 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Kettering Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (209).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 209 |
| On or near High Street | 145 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 130 |
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Silver Street | 89 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Crispin Place | 70 |
| On or near Tordoff Place | 56 |
| On or near Market Street | 54 |
| On or near Horse Market | 51 |
Of the 2,055 crimes in Kettering Central with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 731 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 768 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 697 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 150 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Kettering Central has an estimated population of 12,366 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kettering Central average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kettering Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kettering Central a safe place to live?
Kettering Central recorded 225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 151st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Kettering Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 850 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (731).
Is crime in Kettering Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kettering Central was down 17% on the year before: 2,786 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,373 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kettering Central?
About 12,366 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kettering Central?
Kettering Central 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.