Crime in Kingsthorpe South: statistics, rates and trends

1,740 crimes were recorded in Kingsthorpe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 510 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingsthorpe South has the 572nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kingsthorpe South was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,740 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,325). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingsthorpe South 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+40%) and other crime (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-30%) and burglary (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kingsthorpe South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingsthorpe South recorded 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kingsthorpe South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingsthorpe South recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kingsthorpe South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingsthorpe South recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kingsthorpe South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingsthorpe South recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kingsthorpe South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingsthorpe South recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kingsthorpe South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingsthorpe South recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kingsthorpe South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingsthorpe South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kingsthorpe South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingsthorpe South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kingsthorpe South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingsthorpe South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kingsthorpe South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingsthorpe South recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kingsthorpe South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingsthorpe South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kingsthorpe South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingsthorpe South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kingsthorpe South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingsthorpe South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Kingsthorpe South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingsthorpe South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingsthorpe South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingsthorpe South.

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 Kingsthorpe South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingsthorpe South 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.

Kingsthorpe South has an estimated population of 12,697. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingsthorpe South sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Kingsthorpe South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.