Crime in Desborough: statistics, rates and trends
907 crimes were recorded in Desborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Desborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Desborough
- Types of crime in Desborough
- Desborough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Desborough
- Streets with the most crime in Desborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Desborough
- Demographics of Desborough
- Questions about crime in Desborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), anti-social behaviour (284) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 676th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Desborough | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 907 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,866 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Desborough peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,040 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (651). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 907 | 76.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 770 | 64.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 669 | 56.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 809 | 68.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 851 | 71.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 989 | 83.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,040 | 87.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 651 | 54.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 658 | 55.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Desborough recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (56% above the national rate), and notably less public order (67% below) and shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 168 to 284 and criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 75, while shoplifting fell from 68 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 24.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 284 | 23.9 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.2 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Desborough; the highest is Kettering (107.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt (31.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Desborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | 703 | 75.7 | -1% |
| Market Harborough | 1,581 | 61.8 | -19% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +40% |
| Corby | 6,622 | 93.9 | +23% |
| Burton Latimer | 482 | 55.9 | -27% |
| Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | 240 | 31.5 | -59% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -4% |
| Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | 629 | 78.6 | +3% |
Desborough is the one area listed within Desborough, with 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough | Neighbourhood | 15,798 | 1,146 | 72.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Desborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Sherwood Close | 39 |
| On or near Oak Tree Close | 26 |
| On or near Ironwood Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Liner'S Yard | 25 |
| On or near Orchid Close | 23 |
| On or near Delamare Close | 22 |
| On or near Pipewell Road | 20 |
| On or near Mortimer Road | 19 |
| On or near Plens View | 18 |
Of the 623 crimes in Desborough with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 284 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Desborough has an estimated population of 11,866 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Desborough average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Desborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Desborough a safe place to live?
Desborough recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 676th 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 Desborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (284).
Is crime in Desborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Desborough was up 18% on the year before: 907 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Desborough?
About 11,866 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Desborough?
Desborough 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.