Crime in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends

733 crimes were recorded in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 238 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thrapston, North Northamptonshire has the 3,160th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (733). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thrapston, 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+17%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in other crime (-48%) and public order (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 51 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 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thrapston, North Northamptonshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thrapston, North Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thrapston, North Northamptonshire.

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 Thrapston, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thrapston, 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.

Thrapston, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 15,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Thrapston, North Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.