Crime in Kingsley & Semilong: statistics, rates and trends
2,906 crimes were recorded in Kingsley & Semilong in the 12 months to August 2026, 173.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kingsley & Semilong
- Questions about crime in Kingsley & Semilong
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (866), anti-social behaviour (773) and vehicle crime (217) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingsley & Semilong | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,906 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,718 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsley & Semilong peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,974 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,444). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,906 | 173.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,974 | 177.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,799 | 167.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,483 | 148.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,444 | 146.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,562 | 153.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,453 | 146.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,465 | 147.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,555 | 152.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 224 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsley & Semilong recorded notably more robbery (3.9 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (3.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (25% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 150 to 217 and anti-social behaviour rose from 596 to 773, while shoplifting fell from 431 to 106 and possession of weapons fell from 59 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 866 | 51.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 773 | 46.2 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 217 | 13.0 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Other theft | 166 | 9.9 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 161 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 140 | 8.4 | 3.6 | +1% |
| Drugs | 121 | 7.2 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -75% |
| Robbery | 88 | 5.3 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingsley & Semilong; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston Favell & Abington Vale (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsley & Semilong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | -24% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +93% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | -34% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | -25% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | -60% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | -54% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | -42% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 678 | 64.9 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Kingsley & Semilong over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arthur Street” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arthur Street | 156 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 121 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near St George'S Avenue | 111 |
| On or near Campbell Street | 110 |
| On or near A5123 | 90 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 77 |
| On or near Malcolm Terrace | 73 |
| On or near Agnes Road | 67 |
| On or near Race Track | 64 |
Of the 2,133 crimes in Kingsley & Semilong with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 773 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 788 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 761 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 217 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Kingsley & Semilong has an estimated population of 16,718 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsley & Semilong average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingsley & Semilong | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingsley & Semilong a safe place to live?
Kingsley & Semilong recorded 173.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 288th 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 Kingsley & Semilong?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 866 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (773).
Is crime in Kingsley & Semilong going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsley & Semilong was down 2% on the year before: 2,906 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,974 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsley & Semilong?
About 16,718 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsley & Semilong?
Kingsley & Semilong 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.