Crime in Rushden South: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Rushden South in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rushden South
- Questions about crime in Rushden South
- About this data
700 crimes were recorded in Rushden South in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rushden South has the 1,778th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rushden South | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 700 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,530 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rushden South was highest in the year to July 2026 (700 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (441). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 700 | 82.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 620 | 72.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 656 | 76.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 590 | 69.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 555 | 65.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 625 | 73.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 533 | 62.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 441 | 51.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 454 | 53.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rushden South 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 shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+197%) and vehicle crime (+45%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%) and drugs (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 25.9 | 0.76 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 16.5 | 1.08 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 12.5 | 1.51 | +197% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +19% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +280% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.8 | 0.76 | +45% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +8% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -12% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.21 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rushden South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rushden South recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rushden South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rushden South recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rushden South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rushden South recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 197% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rushden South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rushden South recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rushden South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rushden South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rushden South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rushden South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rushden South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rushden South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rushden South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rushden South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rushden South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rushden South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rushden South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rushden South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rushden South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rushden South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rushden South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rushden South recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rushden South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rushden South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rushden South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rushden South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rushden South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rushden South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushden South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Lakes | 1,569 | 124.6 | +52% |
| Pemberton | 1,133 | 110.2 | +34% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | -2% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | -10% |
| Irchester | 649 | 48.3 | -41% |
| Victoria | 1,031 | 91.1 | +11% |
| Croyland & Swanspool | 2,118 | 154.5 | +88% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -16% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 130 |
| On or near Skinner'S Hill | 65 |
| On or near High Street South | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Southfields | 21 |
| On or near Little Street | 17 |
| On or near Crabb Street | 15 |
| On or near Park Place | 15 |
| On or near Lacemakers Court | 14 |
| On or near Manning Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rushden South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 141 | 20.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 12.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Rushden South has an estimated population of 8,530. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rushden South sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rushden South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Rushden South a safe place to live?
Rushden South recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Rushden South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushden South was up 13% on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 620 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rushden South?
Rushden South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.