Crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,383 crimes were recorded in Upton, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire
- About this data
1,383 crimes were recorded in Upton, West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 494 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upton, West Northamptonshire has the 1,217th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upton, West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,383 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.1 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,686 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,465 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,210). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 1,383 | 101.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,327 | 97.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,429 | 104.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,465 | 107.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,352 | 98.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,464 | 107.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,391 | 101.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,291 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,210 | 88.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upton, West 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in other crime (+26%) and anti-social behaviour (+25%). The largest falls were in drugs (-35%) and vehicle crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 494 | 36.1 | 1.05 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 23.6 | 1.54 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 9.1 | 1.10 | +21% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.1 | 0.89 | -16% |
| Other theft | 62 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -32% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -35% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +26% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.0 | 1.46 | +93% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.05 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upton, West Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upton, West Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upton, West Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upton, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston | 1,105 | 68.3 | -32% |
| Dallington Spencer | 2,645 | 128.7 | +27% |
| Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill | 1,740 | 95.5 | -6% |
| Hunsbury | 1,017 | 65.2 | -35% |
| Castle | 7,160 | 328.7 | +225% |
| Campion | 546 | 50.0 | -50% |
| Kingsley & Semilong | 3,009 | 180.0 | +78% |
| Kingsthorpe South | 1,740 | 137.0 | +36% |
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 Upton, West Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roundwood Way | 186 |
| On or near Howarth Way | 87 |
| On or near Skinner Avenue | 56 |
| On or near Darter Way | 47 |
| On or near Upton Hall Lane | 37 |
| On or near Da Vinci Close | 34 |
| On or near Rounding Street | 33 |
| On or near The Square | 27 |
| On or near Gifford Lane | 26 |
| On or near Acorn Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upton, West 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 | 436 | 31.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 324 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 323 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Upton, West Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 13,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upton, West Northamptonshire sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upton, West Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Upton, West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Upton, West Northamptonshire recorded 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Upton, West Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (323).
Is crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upton, West Northamptonshire was up 4% on the year before: 1,383 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,327 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upton, West Northamptonshire?
Upton, West 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 Upton, West Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.