Crime in Pipers Hill: statistics, rates and trends
530 crimes were recorded in Pipers Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pipers Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Pipers Hill
- Types of crime in Pipers Hill
- Pipers Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pipers Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pipers Hill
- Population and deprivation in Pipers Hill
- Questions about crime in Pipers Hill
- About this data
530 crimes were recorded in Pipers Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pipers Hill has the 1,068th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pipers Hill | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 530 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.0 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,954 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pipers Hill was highest in the year to July 2025 (621 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (426). 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 | 530 | 107.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 621 | 125.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 509 | 102.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 554 | 111.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 557 | 112.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 552 | 111.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 522 | 105.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 538 | 108.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 426 | 86.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pipers Hill 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons. The largest falls were in public order (-45%) and drugs (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 44.0 | 1.29 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 30.7 | 2.00 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +3% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -45% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -9% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +42% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.4 | 1.05 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +36% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.4 | 1.46 | -22% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.45 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pipers Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pipers Hill recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pipers Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pipers Hill recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pipers Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pipers Hill recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pipers Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pipers Hill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pipers Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pipers Hill recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pipers Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pipers Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pipers Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pipers Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pipers Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pipers Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pipers Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pipers Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pipers Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pipers Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pipers Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pipers Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pipers Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pipers Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pipers Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pipers Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pipers Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pipers Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pipers Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Central | 2,835 | 229.3 | +114% |
| St Michael | 948 | 113.9 | +6% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | +3% |
| Ise | 356 | 36.6 | -66% |
| St Peter | 510 | 82.2 | -23% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | -30% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 969 | 56.2 | -47% |
| Rothwell & Mawsley | 971 | 62.6 | -42% |
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 Pipers Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tresham Close | 117 |
| On or near Eastleigh Road | 57 |
| On or near Brockhill Close | 31 |
| On or near Church Mews | 29 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Jean Road | 20 |
| On or near Beech Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Avenue Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Elm Road | 14 |
| On or near Cardigan Place | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pipers Hill 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 | 168 | 31.7% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 28.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Pipers Hill has an estimated population of 4,954. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pipers Hill sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pipers Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Pipers Hill a safe place to live?
Pipers Hill recorded 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Pipers Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Pipers Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pipers Hill was down 15% on the year before: 530 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 621 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pipers Hill?
Pipers Hill 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 Pipers Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.