Crime in Rushden South: statistics, rates and trends
691 crimes were recorded in Rushden South in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rushden South at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushden South
- Types of crime in Rushden South
- Rushden South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rushden South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushden South
- Demographics of Rushden South
- Questions about crime in Rushden South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (210), anti-social behaviour (141) and shoplifting (105) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,805th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rushden South | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 691 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,530 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Rushden South of any year here (691 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 52%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 691 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 622 | 72.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 663 | 77.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 593 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 563 | 66.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 621 | 72.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 530 | 62.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 465 | 54.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 455 | 53.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rushden South recorded notably more shoplifting (46% above the national rate) and burglary (32% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and public order (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 37 to 105 and public order rose from 30 to 35, while violence and sexual offences fell from 263 to 210.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 24.6 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 16.5 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 12.3 | 8.5 | +184% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 35 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rushden South; the highest is Croyland & Swanspool (154.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Irchester, North Northamptonshire (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushden South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Lakes | 1,608 | 127.7 | +58% |
| Pemberton | 1,090 | 106.0 | +31% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | 0% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | -9% |
| Irchester | 655 | 48.8 | -40% |
| Victoria | 1,059 | 93.6 | +16% |
| Croyland & Swanspool | 2,111 | 154.0 | +90% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Rushden South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 125 |
| On or near Skinner'S Hill | 58 |
| On or near High Street South | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Little Street | 18 |
| On or near Southfields | 18 |
| On or near Crabb Street | 17 |
| On or near Park Place | 17 |
| On or near Lacemakers Court | 15 |
| On or near Manning Street | 14 |
Of the 550 crimes in Rushden South with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Rushden South has an estimated population of 8,530 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushden South average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushden South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rushden South a safe place to live?
Rushden South recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,805th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Rushden South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Rushden South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushden South was up 11% on the year before: 691 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushden South?
About 8,530 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushden South?
Rushden South 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.