Crime in Rothwell & Mawsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,003 crimes were recorded in Rothwell & Mawsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rothwell & Mawsley
- Questions about crime in Rothwell & Mawsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (383), anti-social behaviour (232) and other theft (82) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rothwell & Mawsley | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,003 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,520 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rothwell & Mawsley peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,245 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (972). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,003 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,072 | 69.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,028 | 66.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,051 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 972 | 62.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,116 | 71.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,203 | 77.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,245 | 80.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,169 | 75.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (65% below) and public order (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 182 to 232 and other theft rose from 66 to 82, while shoplifting fell from 62 to 46 and public order fell from 60 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 383 | 24.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Other theft | 82 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rothwell & Mawsley; the highest is Kettering Central (225.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ise (39.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rothwell & Mawsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter | 519 | 83.7 | +29% |
| Kettering Central | 2,786 | 225.3 | +249% |
| Kettering North | 834 | 77.6 | +20% |
| St Michael | 920 | 110.6 | +71% |
| Pipers Hill | 531 | 107.2 | +66% |
| Desborough | 1,146 | 72.5 | +12% |
| Avondale Grange | 779 | 111.1 | +72% |
| Ise | 379 | 39.0 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Rothwell & Mawsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near High Street | 45 |
| On or near Stag Road | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Kerley Close | 24 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 22 |
| On or near Edinburgh Close | 21 |
| On or near Barlow Close | 18 |
| On or near Harrington Road | 18 |
| On or near Hospital | 17 |
Of the 771 crimes in Rothwell & Mawsley with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 232 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 319 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Rothwell & Mawsley has an estimated population of 15,520 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rothwell & Mawsley average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rothwell & Mawsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rothwell & Mawsley a safe place to live?
Rothwell & Mawsley recorded 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rothwell & Mawsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 383 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (232).
Is crime in Rothwell & Mawsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rothwell & Mawsley was down 6% on the year before: 1,003 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,072 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rothwell & Mawsley?
About 15,520 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rothwell & Mawsley?
Rothwell & Mawsley 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.