Crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
265 crimes were recorded in Parklands, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
265 crimes were recorded in Parklands, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Parklands, West Northamptonshire has the 2,081st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Parklands, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 265 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,603 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (202). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 265 | 73.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 80.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 258 | 71.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 259 | 71.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 242 | 67.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 288 | 79.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 202 | 56.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 246 | 68.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 213 | 59.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Parklands, West Northamptonshire 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 burglary, bicycle theft, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-72%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 24.1 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 18.3 | 1.19 | +29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 5.6 | 1.57 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +6% |
| Other theft | 18 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Public order | 18 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -72% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 0.92 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.7 | 2.02 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.7 | 1.71 | +20% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Parklands, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Parklands, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Parklands, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parklands, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands | 1,937 | 97.4 | +32% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,740 | 137.0 | +86% |
| Moulton | 1,097 | 73.0 | -1% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +145% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,248 | 79.8 | +9% |
| Talavera | 1,637 | 127.8 | +74% |
| Abington & Phippsville | 1,286 | 108.6 | +48% |
| Weston Favell & Abington Vale | 692 | 66.3 | -10% |
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 Parklands, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Devon Way | 30 |
| On or near Becket Way | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Duncan Close | 17 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 15 |
| On or near Loach Court | 12 |
| On or near Druids Way | 10 |
| On or near A5076 | 8 |
| On or near Anglia Way | 8 |
| On or near Howards Way | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Parklands, West Northamptonshire 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 24.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.8% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Parklands, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 3,603. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Parklands, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Parklands, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% |
| Social rented homes | 1.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Parklands, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Parklands, West Northamptonshire recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parklands, West Northamptonshire was down 9% on the year before: 265 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Parklands, West Northamptonshire?
Parklands, West Northamptonshire is policed by Northamptonshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Parklands, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.