Crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
365 crimes were recorded in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (111), violence and sexual offences (88) and vehicle crime (38) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,604th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rural North East, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 365 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,052 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (858 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (266). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 365 | 60.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 294 | 48.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 53.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 390 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 266 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 564 | 93.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 858 | 141.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 640 | 105.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 699 | 115.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded notably more vehicle crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (58% below) and public order (48% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 51 to 111 and criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 28, while burglary fell from 33 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +118% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 14.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rural North East, West Northamptonshire; the highest is Kingsthorpe South (132.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brixworth, West Northamptonshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rural North East, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth | 172 | 35.2 | -42% |
| Naseby | 151 | 37.6 | -38% |
| Moulton | 1,127 | 75.0 | +24% |
| Kingsthorpe North | 1,247 | 79.8 | +32% |
| Parklands | 249 | 69.1 | +15% |
| Talavera | 1,642 | 128.2 | +113% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +120% |
| Blackthorn & Rectory Farm | 1,235 | 101.8 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barnes Close” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barnes Close | 44 |
| On or near Harborough Road | 41 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| 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 Peters Lane | 7 |
| On or near Braybrooke Road | 6 |
Of the 254 crimes in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 49.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Rural North East, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 6,052 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rural North East, West Northamptonshire average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rural North East, West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rural North East, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Rural North East, West Northamptonshire recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,604th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (88).
Is crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rural North East, West Northamptonshire was up 24% on the year before: 365 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 294 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rural North East, West Northamptonshire?
About 6,052 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rural North East, West Northamptonshire?
Rural North East, West Northamptonshire 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.