Crime in Corby: statistics, rates and trends
6,622 crimes were recorded in Corby in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (2,471), anti-social behaviour (1,392) and shoplifting (603) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 423rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Corby | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,622 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.9 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 70,506 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Corby of any year here (6,622 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,622 | 93.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,202 | 102.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,783 | 96.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,014 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,164 | 101.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 8,095 | 114.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 8,476 | 120.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 7,828 | 111.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,595 | 107.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 580 |
| July 2026 | 610 |
| June 2026 | 586 |
| May 2026 | 525 |
| April 2026 | 545 |
| March 2026 | 611 |
| February 2026 | 488 |
| January 2026 | 458 |
| December 2025 | 457 |
| November 2025 | 530 |
| October 2025 | 622 |
| September 2025 | 610 |
Compared with England and Wales, Corby recorded notably more possession of weapons (49% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (53% below) and other theft (22% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 49 to 62, while drugs fell from 320 to 211 and shoplifting fell from 794 to 603.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,471 | 35.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,392 | 19.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 603 | 8.6 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 442 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 382 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 356 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 211 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -34% |
| Burglary | 199 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 163 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 137 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 102 | 1.4 | 1.0 | -6% |
| Robbery | 85 | 1.2 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 62 | 0.9 | 0.8 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Corby; the highest is Kettering (107.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Thrapston (45.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough | 907 | 76.4 | -19% |
| Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | 703 | 75.7 | -19% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +14% |
| Burton Latimer | 482 | 55.9 | -40% |
| Market Harborough | 1,581 | 61.8 | -34% |
| Thrapston | 346 | 45.3 | -52% |
| Oundle | 341 | 55.3 | -41% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -22% |
Of the 6 areas within Corby, Lloyds & Corby Village had the highest crime rate (159.6 per 1,000) and Gretton & Weldon the lowest (45.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds & Corby Village | Neighbourhood | 13,693 | 2,185 | 159.6 |
| Kingswood | Neighbourhood | 17,248 | 1,875 | 108.7 |
| Corby West | Neighbourhood | 13,834 | 1,123 | 81.2 |
| Oakley | Neighbourhood | 19,324 | 1,162 | 60.1 |
| Geddington & Stanion | Neighbourhood | 7,801 | 434 | 55.6 |
| Gretton & Weldon | Neighbourhood | 9,518 | 430 | 45.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 18% of the crime recorded in Corby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (278).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 278 |
| On or near Supermarket | 224 |
| On or near Parking Area | 167 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 128 |
| On or near Wimborne Walk | 86 |
| On or near Skipton Close | 63 |
| On or near Westcott Way | 62 |
| On or near Garston Road | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 56 |
| On or near Lavery Court | 54 |
Of the 5,230 crimes in Corby with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,392 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,083 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,510 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 519 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 346 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 227 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 193 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 141 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 110 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 59 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Corby has an estimated population of 70,506 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corby average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Corby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Corby a safe place to live?
Corby recorded 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 423rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Corby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,471 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,392).
Is crime in Corby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corby was down 8% on the year before: 6,622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,202 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corby?
About 70,506 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corby?
Corby 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.