Crime in St Peter: statistics, rates and trends
519 crimes were recorded in St Peter in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (203), anti-social behaviour (110) and public order (39) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Peter | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 519 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.7 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,204 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Peter peaked in the year to August 2021 (554 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (408). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 519 | 83.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 524 | 84.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 526 | 84.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 469 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 484 | 78.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 554 | 89.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 523 | 84.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 408 | 65.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 500 | 80.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (26% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 77 to 110 and other theft rose from 33 to 38, while criminal damage and arson fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 32.7 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 17.7 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 38 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Peter; the highest is Kettering Central (225.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ise (39.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Peter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Central | 2,786 | 225.3 | +169% |
| St Michael | 920 | 110.6 | +32% |
| Pipers Hill | 531 | 107.2 | +28% |
| Kettering North | 834 | 77.6 | -7% |
| Avondale Grange | 779 | 111.1 | +33% |
| Ise | 379 | 39.0 | -53% |
| Rothwell & Mawsley | 1,003 | 64.6 | -23% |
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | 985 | 57.1 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in St Peter over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (126).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 126 |
| On or near Brasher Drive | 36 |
| On or near Westway | 26 |
| On or near Backley Close | 24 |
| On or near Baron Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Nina Carroll Way | 15 |
| On or near Slate Drive | 15 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near A6013 | 10 |
Of the 409 crimes in St Peter with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
St Peter has an estimated population of 6,204 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Peter average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Peter | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Peter a safe place to live?
St Peter recorded 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Peter?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in St Peter going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peter was almost unchanged on the year before: 519 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 524 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Peter?
About 6,204 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Peter?
St Peter 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.