Crime in Burton Latimer: statistics, rates and trends
469 crimes were recorded in Burton Latimer in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burton Latimer
- Questions about crime in Burton Latimer
- About this data
469 crimes were recorded in Burton Latimer in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 166 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Burton Latimer has the 1,078th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burton Latimer | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 469 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.4 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,619 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burton Latimer was highest in the year to July 2021 (657 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (434). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 469 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 434 | 50.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 466 | 54.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 503 | 58.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 511 | 59.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 657 | 76.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 654 | 75.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 459 | 53.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 465 | 54.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burton Latimer 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+75%) and criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-70%) and violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 19.3 | 1.26 | +75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 19.3 | 0.56 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +12% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +11% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +26% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -36% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -70% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Burton Latimer
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burton Latimer recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Burton Latimer
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burton Latimer recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burton Latimer
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burton Latimer recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burton Latimer
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burton Latimer recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burton Latimer
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burton Latimer recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burton Latimer
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burton Latimer recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burton Latimer
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burton Latimer recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burton Latimer
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burton Latimer recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burton Latimer
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burton Latimer recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burton Latimer
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burton Latimer recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burton Latimer
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burton Latimer recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burton Latimer
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burton Latimer recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burton Latimer
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burton Latimer recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Burton Latimer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burton Latimer.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton Latimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | +26% |
| Kettering | 7,072 | 107.4 | +97% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | +35% |
| Wellingborough | 6,518 | 115.7 | +113% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | +47% |
| Rushden | 3,338 | 113.6 | +109% |
| Raunds | 730 | 70.2 | +29% |
| Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | 681 | 73.3 | +35% |
1 areas within Burton Latimer, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer had the highest rate (56.2 per 1,000) and Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer the lowest (56.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave & Burton Latimer | Neighbourhood | 17,251 | 969 | 56.2 |
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 Burton Latimer over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orbit Mews | 50 |
| On or near Langley Court | 17 |
| On or near Woodford Road | 14 |
| On or near Heron Close | 14 |
| On or near Duke Street | 13 |
| On or near Alexandra Street | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Islip Close | 12 |
| On or near Pioneer Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burton Latimer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 166 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 30.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Burton Latimer has an estimated population of 8,619. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burton Latimer sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burton Latimer |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Burton Latimer a safe place to live?
Burton Latimer recorded 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Burton Latimer?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (166).
Is crime in Burton Latimer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton Latimer was up 8% on the year before: 469 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burton Latimer?
Burton Latimer 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 Burton Latimer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.