Crime in Rushden Lakes: statistics, rates and trends
1,569 crimes were recorded in Rushden Lakes in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rushden Lakes at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushden Lakes
- Types of crime in Rushden Lakes
- Rushden Lakes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rushden Lakes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushden Lakes
- Population and deprivation in Rushden Lakes
- Questions about crime in Rushden Lakes
- About this data
1,569 crimes were recorded in Rushden Lakes in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 480 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rushden Lakes has the 766th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rushden Lakes | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,569 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.6 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,591 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rushden Lakes was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,723 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,485). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,569 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,485 | 117.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,599 | 127.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,723 | 136.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,662 | 132.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,620 | 128.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,641 | 130.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,608 | 127.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,526 | 121.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 140 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rushden Lakes 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+71%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%). The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 480 | 38.1 | 1.11 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 353 | 28.0 | 1.83 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 17.5 | 2.11 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 8.7 | 1.29 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 7.5 | 1.52 | +71% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.4 | 0.84 | -36% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.4 | 1.24 | +25% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -12% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.5 | 1.88 | +88% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.7 | 1.80 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rushden Lakes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rushden Lakes recorded 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rushden Lakes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rushden Lakes recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rushden Lakes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rushden Lakes recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rushden Lakes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rushden Lakes recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rushden Lakes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rushden Lakes recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rushden Lakes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rushden Lakes recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rushden Lakes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rushden Lakes recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rushden Lakes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rushden Lakes recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rushden Lakes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rushden Lakes recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rushden Lakes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rushden Lakes recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rushden Lakes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rushden Lakes recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rushden Lakes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rushden Lakes recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rushden Lakes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rushden Lakes recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rushden Lakes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rushden Lakes recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rushden Lakes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rushden Lakes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushden Lakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | -12% |
| Rushden South | 700 | 82.1 | -34% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | -36% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | -41% |
| Victoria | 1,031 | 91.1 | -27% |
| Irchester | 649 | 48.3 | -61% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -45% |
| Raunds | 980 | 66.1 | -47% |
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 Rushden Lakes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 257 |
| On or near Bridge Court | 123 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 73 |
| On or near Kings Road | 42 |
| On or near Grenson Court | 39 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Place | 31 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 30 |
| On or near East Grove | 29 |
| On or near Police Station | 28 |
| On or near Dell Place | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rushden Lakes 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 | 462 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 393 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 353 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Rushden Lakes has an estimated population of 12,591. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rushden Lakes sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rushden Lakes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Rushden Lakes a safe place to live?
Rushden Lakes recorded 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Rushden Lakes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (353).
Is crime in Rushden Lakes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushden Lakes was up 6% on the year before: 1,569 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,485 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rushden Lakes?
Rushden Lakes 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 Rushden Lakes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.