Crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,376 crimes were recorded in Upton, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- Upton, West Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- Demographics of Upton, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (482), anti-social behaviour (332) and shoplifting (116) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Upton, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,376 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.5 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,686 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,212). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,376 | 100.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,355 | 99.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,444 | 105.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,406 | 102.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,388 | 101.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,437 | 105.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,413 | 103.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,318 | 96.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,212 | 88.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (58% above the national rate) and robbery (40% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (37% below) and drugs (33% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 31 and anti-social behaviour rose from 258 to 332, while drugs fell from 53 to 30 and vehicle crime fell from 66 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 35.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 332 | 24.3 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 8.5 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Public order | 102 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.5 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -43% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Upton, West Northamptonshire; the highest is Castle, West Northamptonshire (336.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Campion (49.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upton, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston | 1,082 | 66.9 | -33% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,677 | 130.3 | +30% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,737 | 95.3 | -5% |
| Hunsbury | 1,024 | 65.7 | -35% |
| Castle | 7,327 | 336.3 | +235% |
| Campion | 542 | 49.7 | -51% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 2,906 | 173.8 | +73% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,681 | 132.4 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Upton, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roundwood Way” (173).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roundwood Way | 173 |
| On or near Howarth Way | 85 |
| On or near Skinner Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Darter Way | 46 |
| On or near Da Vinci Close | 37 |
| On or near Upton Hall Lane | 37 |
| On or near Rounding Street | 31 |
| On or near Gifford Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Square | 27 |
| On or near Black Cat Street | 23 |
Of the 1,044 crimes in Upton, West Northamptonshire with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 332 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 425 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 317 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Upton, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 13,686 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (8.4%, against 18.9%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Upton, West Northamptonshire average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Upton, West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Upton, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 482 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (332).
Is crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire was up 2% on the year before: 1,376 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Upton, West Northamptonshire?
About 13,686 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Upton, West Northamptonshire?
Upton, West Northamptonshire 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.