Crime in Kingsthorpe South: statistics, rates and trends
1,681 crimes were recorded in Kingsthorpe South in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingsthorpe South at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsthorpe South
- Types of crime in Kingsthorpe South
- Kingsthorpe South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsthorpe South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsthorpe South
- Demographics of Kingsthorpe South
- Questions about crime in Kingsthorpe South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (544), anti-social behaviour (356) and shoplifting (271) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 635th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kingsthorpe South | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,681 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.4 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,697 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsthorpe South peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,780 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,312). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,681 | 132.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,780 | 140.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,456 | 114.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,533 | 120.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,312 | 103.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,502 | 118.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,481 | 116.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,414 | 111.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,411 | 111.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 132 |
| January 2026 | 173 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsthorpe South recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (83% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (43% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 283 to 356 and criminal damage and arson rose from 80 to 92, while shoplifting fell from 493 to 271 and drugs fell from 46 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 544 | 42.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 356 | 28.0 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 271 | 21.3 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 75 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingsthorpe South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +31% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | -40% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | -48% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | -14% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +154% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | -2% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | -24% |
| Moulton | 1,127 | 75.0 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Kingsthorpe South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stanhope Road” (307).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stanhope Road | 307 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 100 |
| On or near Kingsland Gardens | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Newnham Road | 59 |
| On or near Kelmarsh Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Campus Drive | 53 |
| On or near Kingsland Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Norton Road | 44 |
| On or near Whilton Road | 33 |
Of the 1,325 crimes in Kingsthorpe South with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 356 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 475 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 413 | 31.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 94 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Kingsthorpe South has an estimated population of 12,697 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (13.3%, against 7.9%), a younger population (9.8%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsthorpe South average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingsthorpe South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsthorpe South a safe place to live?
Kingsthorpe South recorded 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 635th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Kingsthorpe South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 544 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (356).
Is crime in Kingsthorpe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsthorpe South was down 6% on the year before: 1,681 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,780 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsthorpe South?
About 12,697 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsthorpe South?
Kingsthorpe South 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.