Crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
249 crimes were recorded in Parklands, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- Parklands, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- Demographics of Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (77), anti-social behaviour (62) and vehicle crime (22) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,263rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Parklands, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 249 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,603 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (298 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (203). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 249 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 298 | 82.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 260 | 72.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 265 | 73.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 234 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 290 | 80.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 203 | 56.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 252 | 69.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 57.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (38% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 108 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 21.4 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 6.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 5.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Parklands, West Northamptonshire; the highest is Kingsley & Semilong (173.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Weston Favell & Abington Vale (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parklands, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands | 1,996 | 100.3 | +45% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +92% |
| Moulton | 1,127 | 75.0 | +9% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +152% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | +15% |
| Talavera | 1,642 | 128.2 | +85% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,353 | 114.3 | +65% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 678 | 64.9 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Parklands, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Devon Way” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Devon Way | 28 |
| On or near Becket Way | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 16 |
| On or near Duncan Close | 15 |
| On or near Druids Way | 10 |
| On or near A5076 | 9 |
| On or near Howards Way | 8 |
| On or near Loach Court | 8 |
| On or near Lorraine Crescent | 8 |
Of the 187 crimes in Parklands, West Northamptonshire with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Parklands, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 3,603 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.5%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Parklands, West Northamptonshire average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Parklands, West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Parklands, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,263rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire was down 16% on the year before: 249 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Parklands, West Northamptonshire?
About 3,603 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Parklands, West Northamptonshire?
Parklands, West Northamptonshire 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.