Crime in Moulton: statistics, rates and trends
1,127 crimes were recorded in Moulton in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (407), anti-social behaviour (277) and public order (74) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,024th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Moulton | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,127 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.0 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,029 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Moulton of any year here (1,127 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,127 | 75.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 924 | 61.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 848 | 56.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 738 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 684 | 45.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 676 | 45.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 706 | 47.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 698 | 46.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 814 | 54.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (43% below) and vehicle crime (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 73 and public order rose from 56 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 407 | 27.1 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 18.4 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 74 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +161% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.9 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moulton; the highest is Kingsley & Semilong (173.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Parklands, West Northamptonshire (69.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moulton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | -8% |
| Talavera | 1,642 | 128.2 | +71% |
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | +34% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | +6% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +77% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,235 | 101.8 | +36% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +132% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Moulton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Buxton Way” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buxton Way | 60 |
| On or near A43 | 59 |
| On or near Whistlefields Close | 43 |
| On or near Kettering Road | 41 |
| On or near Samian Grove | 37 |
| On or near Clayson Road | 32 |
| On or near Brampton Lane | 30 |
| On or near Kettering Road North | 28 |
| On or near Hodnett Way | 27 |
| On or near Cowpasture Court | 22 |
Of the 850 crimes in Moulton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 277 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 35.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Moulton has an estimated population of 15,029 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moulton average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Moulton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Moulton a safe place to live?
Moulton recorded 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,024th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Moulton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 407 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (277).
Is crime in Moulton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moulton was up 22% on the year before: 1,127 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 924 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moulton?
About 15,029 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moulton?
Moulton 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.