Crime in Kingsley & Semilong: statistics, rates and trends
3,009 crimes were recorded in Kingsley & Semilong in the 12 months to July 2026, 180.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kingsley & Semilong at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsley & Semilong
- Types of crime in Kingsley & Semilong
- Kingsley & Semilong compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsley & Semilong
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsley & Semilong
- Population and deprivation in Kingsley & Semilong
- Questions about crime in Kingsley & Semilong
- About this data
3,009 crimes were recorded in Kingsley & Semilong in the 12 months to July 2026, 180.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 897 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingsley & Semilong has the 264th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingsley & Semilong | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,009 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 180.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,718 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingsley & Semilong was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,009 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,425). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 3,009 | 180.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,870 | 171.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,776 | 166.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,510 | 150.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,435 | 145.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,581 | 154.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,425 | 145.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,492 | 149.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,527 | 151.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 244 |
| June 2026 | 217 |
| May 2026 | 256 |
| April 2026 | 202 |
| March 2026 | 275 |
| February 2026 | 257 |
| January 2026 | 242 |
| December 2025 | 237 |
| November 2025 | 249 |
| October 2025 | 230 |
| September 2025 | 273 |
| August 2025 | 327 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingsley & Semilong 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, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+44%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and possession of weapons (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 897 | 53.7 | 1.57 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 796 | 47.6 | 3.10 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 218 | 13.0 | 2.65 | +45% |
| Other theft | 169 | 10.1 | 1.58 | +2% |
| Public order | 158 | 9.5 | 1.42 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 156 | 9.3 | 1.38 | -5% |
| Burglary | 143 | 8.6 | 2.42 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 7.8 | 0.95 | -69% |
| Drugs | 124 | 7.4 | 2.27 | +1% |
| Robbery | 90 | 5.4 | 3.99 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 2.5 | 2.59 | -19% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.3 | 1.10 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.9 | 2.25 | +138% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 0.53 | +7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingsley & Semilong
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 897 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingsley & Semilong
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 796 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingsley & Semilong
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingsley & Semilong
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingsley & Semilong
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingsley & Semilong
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingsley & Semilong
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingsley & Semilong
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingsley & Semilong
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingsley & Semilong
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingsley & Semilong
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingsley & Semilong
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingsley & Semilong
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingsley & Semilong
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingsley & Semilong recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingsley & Semilong, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingsley & Semilong.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsley & Semilong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,740 | 137.0 | -24% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +83% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | -40% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,645 | 128.7 | -28% |
| Parklands | 265 | 73.5 | -59% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,248 | 79.8 | -56% |
| Headlands | 1,937 | 97.4 | -46% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 692 | 66.3 | -63% |
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 Kingsley & Semilong over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arthur Street | 151 |
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 125 |
| On or near St George'S Avenue | 115 |
| On or near Campbell Street | 112 |
| On or near A5123 | 99 |
| On or near Agnes Road | 75 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 74 |
| On or near Malcolm Terrace | 66 |
| On or near Race Track | 58 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingsley & Semilong 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 | 803 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 796 | 26.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 784 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 225 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 79 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Kingsley & Semilong has an estimated population of 16,718. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingsley & Semilong sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingsley & Semilong |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% |
Is Kingsley & Semilong a safe place to live?
Kingsley & Semilong recorded 180.0 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 Kingsley & Semilong?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 897 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (796).
Is crime in Kingsley & Semilong going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsley & Semilong was up 5% on the year before: 3,009 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,870 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingsley & Semilong?
Kingsley & Semilong 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 Kingsley & Semilong. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.