Crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- Rural North East, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
351 crimes were recorded in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 104 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rural North East, West Northamptonshire has the 2,683rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rural North East, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 351 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,052 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (843 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (251). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 351 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 298 | 49.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 329 | 54.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 387 | 63.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 251 | 41.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 647 | 106.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 843 | 139.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 671 | 110.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 632 | 104.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rural North East, West 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+121%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +121% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 14.0 | 0.41 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.9 | 1.21 | +3% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +22% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -29% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +133% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -67% |
Anti-social behaviour in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 6 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 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rural North East, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rural North East, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rural North East, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth | 181 | 37.0 | -36% |
| Naseby | 146 | 36.4 | -37% |
| Moulton | 1,097 | 73.0 | +26% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,248 | 79.8 | +38% |
| Parklands | 265 | 73.5 | +27% |
| Talavera | 1,637 | 127.8 | +120% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,740 | 137.0 | +136% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,231 | 101.5 | +75% |
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 Rural North East, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barnes Close | 44 |
| On or near Harborough Road | 41 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Kettering Road | 12 |
| On or near Barneswell Close | 9 |
| On or near Desborough Road | 9 |
| On or near Manor Farm Close | 8 |
| On or near Braybrooke Road | 6 |
| On or near Hall Farm Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rural North East, West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 29.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Rural North East, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 6,052. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rural North East, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Rural North East, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 58.0 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 Rural North East, West Northamptonshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (85).
Is crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire was up 18% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rural North East, West Northamptonshire?
Rural North East, West 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 Rural North East, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.