Crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,090 crimes were recorded in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire
- Pemberton, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire
- Demographics of Pemberton, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), anti-social behaviour (234) and shoplifting (161) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,098th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pemberton, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,090 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.0 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,280 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,138 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (992). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,090 | 106.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,127 | 109.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,138 | 110.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,041 | 101.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,003 | 97.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 992 | 96.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,075 | 104.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,068 | 103.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,055 | 102.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pemberton, North Northamptonshire recorded notably more shoplifting (85% above the national rate), vehicle crime (53% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (29% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 42 to 78 and drugs rose from 22 to 37, while shoplifting fell from 260 to 161 and other theft fell from 56 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 31.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 22.8 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 15.7 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 59 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +68% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pemberton, North Northamptonshire; the highest is Croyland & Swanspool (154.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Irchester, North Northamptonshire (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pemberton, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Lakes | 1,608 | 127.7 | +20% |
| Rushden South | 691 | 81.0 | -24% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | -23% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | -30% |
| Irchester | 655 | 48.8 | -54% |
| Victoria | 1,059 | 93.6 | -12% |
| Croyland & Swanspool | 2,111 | 154.0 | +45% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (183).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 183 |
| On or near Fitzwilliam Street | 48 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Alfred Street | 32 |
| On or near Midland Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Pytchley Road | 26 |
| On or near Spinney Road | 25 |
| On or near West Street | 24 |
Of the 856 crimes in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 234 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 317 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Pemberton, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 10,280 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pemberton, North Northamptonshire average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pemberton, North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pemberton, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Pemberton, North Northamptonshire recorded 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,098th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (234).
Is crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pemberton, North Northamptonshire was down 3% on the year before: 1,090 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,127 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pemberton, North Northamptonshire?
About 10,280 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pemberton, North Northamptonshire?
Pemberton, North 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.