Crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
980 crimes were recorded in Raunds, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
- Raunds, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
980 crimes were recorded in Raunds, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 346 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Raunds, North Northamptonshire has the 2,392nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Raunds, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 980 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,823 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,012 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (835). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 980 | 66.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 944 | 63.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 970 | 65.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 997 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 947 | 63.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 994 | 67.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 976 | 65.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 835 | 56.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,012 | 68.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Raunds, North 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in other theft (+61%) and vehicle crime (+51%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 23.3 | 0.68 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 20.0 | 1.31 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +51% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +61% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +3% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -21% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -42% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +8% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Raunds, North Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Raunds, North Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Raunds, North Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Raunds, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | +11% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | +21% |
| Rushden Lakes | 1,569 | 124.6 | +88% |
| Thrapston | 733 | 46.7 | -29% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | +4% |
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | +67% |
| Rushden South | 700 | 82.1 | +24% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 969 | 56.2 | -15% |
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 Raunds, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near London Road | 32 |
| On or near Ashfield Rise | 24 |
| On or near Grove Street | 23 |
| On or near Back Lane | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Brawn Drive | 17 |
| On or near Grove Place | 17 |
| On or near Orwell Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Raunds, North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 297 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 280 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% |
Raunds, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 14,823. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Raunds, North Northamptonshire sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Raunds, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Raunds, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Raunds, North Northamptonshire recorded 66.1 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 Raunds, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Raunds, North Northamptonshire was up 4% on the year before: 980 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 944 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Raunds, North Northamptonshire?
Raunds, North 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 Raunds, North Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.