Crime in Nene Valley: statistics, rates and trends
1,094 crimes were recorded in Nene Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nene Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Nene Valley
- Types of crime in Nene Valley
- Nene Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nene Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nene Valley
- Demographics of Nene Valley
- Questions about crime in Nene Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (423), anti-social behaviour (223) and criminal damage and arson (94) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,381st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Nene Valley | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,094 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,540 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nene Valley peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,566 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,012). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,094 | 66.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,012 | 61.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,028 | 62.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,152 | 69.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,315 | 79.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,336 | 80.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,566 | 94.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,286 | 77.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,327 | 80.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (50% below) and burglary (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 64 to 94 and burglary rose from 27 to 36, while drugs fell from 72 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 25.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 13.5 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +47% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nene Valley; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hackleton & Roade (42.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nene Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury | 1,024 | 65.7 | -1% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,737 | 95.3 | +44% |
| Hackleton & Roade | 470 | 42.6 | -36% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +408% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +73% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 678 | 64.9 | -2% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +163% |
| Upton | 1,376 | 100.5 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Nene Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Back Lane” (195).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Lane | 195 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Waterside Way | 41 |
| On or near Landimore Road | 39 |
| On or near Bassett Court | 25 |
| On or near Casterbridge Court | 23 |
| On or near Rhosili Road | 22 |
| On or near Wooldale Road | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Kilvey Road | 16 |
Of the 871 crimes in Nene Valley with a recorded outcome, 25% 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 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 309 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Nene Valley has an estimated population of 16,540 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nene Valley average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nene Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nene Valley a safe place to live?
Nene Valley recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,381st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nene Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 423 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Nene Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nene Valley was up 8% on the year before: 1,094 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,012 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nene Valley?
About 16,540 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nene Valley?
Nene Valley 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.