Crime in Rural South Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends

402 crimes were recorded in Rural South Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 132 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rural South Northamptonshire has the 3,669th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rural South Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (542 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (402). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rural South 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 (+35%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-45%) and burglary (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rural South Northamptonshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rural South Northamptonshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rural South Northamptonshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rural South Northamptonshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rural South Northamptonshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rural South Northamptonshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rural South Northamptonshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rural South Northamptonshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rural South Northamptonshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rural South Northamptonshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rural South Northamptonshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rural South Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rural South Northamptonshire.

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 South Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rural South 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.

Rural South Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 11,960. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rural South Northamptonshire sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.