Crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
948 crimes were recorded in St Michael, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
- St Michael, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
948 crimes were recorded in St Michael, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 312 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Michael, North Northamptonshire has the 929th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Michael, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 948 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.9 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,321 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (948). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 948 | 113.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 993 | 119.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 949 | 114.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,073 | 129.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,132 | 136.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,157 | 139.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,059 | 127.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,262 | 151.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,195 | 143.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Michael, North 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, drugs.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+68%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 37.5 | 1.10 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 21.8 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 12.9 | 1.55 | +1% |
| Public order | 69 | 8.3 | 1.25 | +8% |
| Other theft | 66 | 7.9 | 1.24 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -16% |
| Drugs | 45 | 5.4 | 1.65 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +68% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.4 | 2.48 | +33% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.3 | 1.69 | +46% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Michael, North Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Michael, North Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Michael, North Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michael, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Hill | 530 | 107.0 | -6% |
| St Peter | 510 | 82.2 | -28% |
| Kettering Central | 2,835 | 229.3 | +101% |
| Ise | 356 | 36.6 | -68% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | -3% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | -34% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 969 | 56.2 | -51% |
| Rothwell & Mawsley | 971 | 62.6 | -45% |
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 St Michael, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Grove | 71 |
| On or near Chatsworth Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Barnes Close | 38 |
| On or near Rosemount Drive | 38 |
| On or near Roughton Close | 34 |
| On or near Drill Hall Court | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Broadway | 28 |
| On or near Spring Rise | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Michael, North 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 296 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 181 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Michael, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 8,321. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Michael, North Northamptonshire sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Michael, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is St Michael, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
St Michael, North Northamptonshire recorded 113.9 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 St Michael, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael, North Northamptonshire was down 5% on the year before: 948 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 993 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Michael, North Northamptonshire?
St Michael, North Northamptonshire 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 St Michael, North Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.