Crime in Burton Latimer: statistics, rates and trends
482 crimes were recorded in Burton Latimer in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burton Latimer at a glance
- Crime trends in Burton Latimer
- Types of crime in Burton Latimer
- Burton Latimer compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Burton Latimer
- Streets with the most crime in Burton Latimer
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burton Latimer
- Demographics of Burton Latimer
- Questions about crime in Burton Latimer
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (171), anti-social behaviour (166) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,036th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Burton Latimer | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 482 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.9 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,619 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burton Latimer peaked in the year to August 2021 (681 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (444). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 482 | 55.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 444 | 51.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 448 | 52.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 502 | 58.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 487 | 56.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 681 | 79.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 652 | 75.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 463 | 53.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 459 | 53.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burton Latimer recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (25% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (59% below) and public order (51% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 102 to 166 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 19.8 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 19.3 | 15.4 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Burton Latimer.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton Latimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | +32% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +92% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | +32% |
| Wellingborough | 6,521 | 115.8 | +107% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | +45% |
| Rushden | 3,325 | 113.2 | +102% |
| Raunds | 719 | 69.2 | +24% |
| Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | 703 | 75.7 | +35% |
Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer is the one area listed within Burton Latimer, with 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | Neighbourhood | 17,251 | 985 | 57.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Burton Latimer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Orbit Mews” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orbit Mews | 53 |
| On or near Langley Court | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Finedon Street | 14 |
| On or near Heron Close | 14 |
| On or near Duke Street | 13 |
| On or near Woodford Road | 13 |
| On or near Islip Close | 12 |
| On or near Cornfield Way | 11 |
| On or near Pioneer Avenue | 11 |
Of the 316 crimes in Burton Latimer with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 166 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Burton Latimer has an estimated population of 8,619 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burton Latimer average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burton Latimer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burton Latimer a safe place to live?
Burton Latimer recorded 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,036th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Burton Latimer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Burton Latimer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton Latimer was up 9% on the year before: 482 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burton Latimer?
About 8,619 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burton Latimer?
Burton Latimer 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.