Crime in Rothwell & Mawsley: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Rothwell & Mawsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rothwell & Mawsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Rothwell & Mawsley
- Types of crime in Rothwell & Mawsley
- Rothwell & Mawsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rothwell & Mawsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rothwell & Mawsley
- Population and deprivation in Rothwell & Mawsley
- Questions about crime in Rothwell & Mawsley
- About this data
971 crimes were recorded in Rothwell & Mawsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 376 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rothwell & Mawsley has the 2,500th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rothwell & Mawsley | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 971 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.6 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,520 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rothwell & Mawsley was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,256 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (963). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 971 | 62.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,100 | 70.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,003 | 64.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,067 | 68.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 963 | 62.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,140 | 73.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,191 | 76.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,256 | 80.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,162 | 74.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rothwell & Mawsley 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+24%) and other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in other crime (-58%) and drugs (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 24.2 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 13.3 | 0.87 | +7% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Public order | 45 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -30% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -30% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.86 | +117% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rothwell & Mawsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rothwell & Mawsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rothwell & Mawsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 77 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rothwell & Mawsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rothwell & Mawsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rothwell & Mawsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rothwell & Mawsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rothwell & Mawsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rothwell & Mawsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rothwell & Mawsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rothwell & Mawsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rothwell & Mawsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rothwell & Mawsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rothwell & Mawsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rothwell & Mawsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rothwell & Mawsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter | 510 | 82.2 | +31% |
| Kettering Central | 2,835 | 229.3 | +266% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | +20% |
| St Michael | 948 | 113.9 | +82% |
| Pipers Hill | 530 | 107.0 | +71% |
| Desborough | 1,139 | 72.1 | +15% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | +76% |
| Ise | 356 | 36.6 | -41% |
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 Rothwell & Mawsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Stag Road | 50 |
| On or near High Street | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 22 |
| On or near Kerley Close | 21 |
| On or near Edinburgh Close | 19 |
| On or near Greening Road | 18 |
| On or near Hospital | 18 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rothwell & Mawsley 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 | 320 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 207 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Rothwell & Mawsley has an estimated population of 15,520. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rothwell & Mawsley sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rothwell & Mawsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Rothwell & Mawsley a safe place to live?
Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 62.6 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 Rothwell & Mawsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Rothwell & Mawsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rothwell & Mawsley was down 12% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,100 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rothwell & Mawsley?
Rothwell & Mawsley 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 Rothwell & Mawsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.