Crime in Rushden Lakes: statistics, rates and trends
1,608 crimes were recorded in Rushden Lakes in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rushden Lakes
- Questions about crime in Rushden Lakes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (493), anti-social behaviour (370) and shoplifting (223) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 725th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Rushden Lakes | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,608 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.7 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,591 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rushden Lakes peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,474). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,608 | 127.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,474 | 117.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,576 | 125.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,724 | 136.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,686 | 133.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,627 | 129.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,611 | 127.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,630 | 129.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,526 | 121.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 159 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rushden Lakes recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (91% above the national rate), and notably less public order (28% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 58 to 92 and burglary rose from 42 to 58, while other theft fell from 102 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 39.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 370 | 29.4 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 223 | 17.7 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +59% |
| Other theft | 81 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Rushden Lakes has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushden Lakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton | 1,090 | 106.0 | -17% |
| Rushden South | 691 | 81.0 | -37% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | -36% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | -42% |
| Victoria | 1,059 | 93.6 | -27% |
| Irchester | 655 | 48.8 | -62% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -42% |
| Raunds | 963 | 65.0 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Rushden Lakes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (248).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 248 |
| On or near Bridge Court | 126 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Kings Road | 48 |
| On or near Grenson Court | 37 |
| On or near East Grove | 34 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Place | 30 |
| On or near Dell Place | 30 |
| On or near Forest Court | 27 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 27 |
Of the 1,238 crimes in Rushden Lakes with a recorded outcome, 36% 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 370 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 445 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 412 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Rushden Lakes has an estimated population of 12,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushden Lakes average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rushden Lakes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rushden Lakes a safe place to live?
Rushden Lakes recorded 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 725th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Rushden Lakes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 493 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (370).
Is crime in Rushden Lakes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushden Lakes was up 9% on the year before: 1,608 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,474 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushden Lakes?
About 12,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushden Lakes?
Rushden Lakes 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.