Crime in Kingsthorpe North: statistics, rates and trends
1,247 crimes were recorded in Kingsthorpe North in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingsthorpe North at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsthorpe North
- Types of crime in Kingsthorpe North
- Kingsthorpe North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsthorpe North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsthorpe North
- Demographics of Kingsthorpe North
- Questions about crime in Kingsthorpe North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (326), anti-social behaviour (267) and shoplifting (256) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,853rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kingsthorpe North | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,247 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,632 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsthorpe North peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,511 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,056). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,247 | 79.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,190 | 76.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,056 | 67.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,279 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,445 | 92.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,248 | 79.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,511 | 96.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,409 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,317 | 84.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 126 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsthorpe North recorded notably more shoplifting (94% above the national rate) and robbery (36% above the national rate), and notably less public order (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 154 to 256 and anti-social behaviour rose from 225 to 267, while criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 63 and violence and sexual offences fell from 400 to 326.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 326 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 17.1 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 256 | 16.4 | 8.5 | +66% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other theft | 69 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingsthorpe North; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Parklands, West Northamptonshire (69.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsthorpe North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +66% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | -13% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +118% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | +63% |
| Moulton | 1,127 | 75.0 | -6% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +43% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +322% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Kingsthorpe North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ash Grove” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ash Grove | 110 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Garfield Close | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Hunters Close | 27 |
| On or near Lockwood Close | 26 |
| On or near Appletree Gardens | 22 |
| On or near St John'S Avenue | 21 |
Of the 980 crimes in Kingsthorpe North with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 267 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 345 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Kingsthorpe North has an estimated population of 15,632 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsthorpe North average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingsthorpe North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsthorpe North a safe place to live?
Kingsthorpe North recorded 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,853rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Kingsthorpe North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 326 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (267).
Is crime in Kingsthorpe North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsthorpe North was up 5% on the year before: 1,247 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,190 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsthorpe North?
About 15,632 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsthorpe North?
Kingsthorpe North 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.