Crime in Earls Barton: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Earls Barton in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Earls Barton at a glance
- Crime trends in Earls Barton
- Types of crime in Earls Barton
- Earls Barton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Earls Barton
- Streets with the most crime in Earls Barton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Earls Barton
- Demographics of Earls Barton
- Questions about crime in Earls Barton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (67) and public order (24) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,121st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Earls Barton | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 329 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,405 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Earls Barton peaked in the year to August 2020 (379 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (271). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 329 | 51.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 320 | 50.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 302 | 47.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 322 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 319 | 49.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 337 | 52.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 379 | 59.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 271 | 42.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 282 | 44.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (51% below) and public order (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 10.5 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Earls Barton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 6,521 | 115.8 | +125% |
| Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | 629 | 78.6 | +53% |
| Northampton | 30,137 | 121.1 | +136% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | +43% |
| Rushden | 3,325 | 113.2 | +120% |
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | +43% |
| Burton Latimer | 482 | 55.9 | +9% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | +58% |
Earls Barton is the one area listed within Earls Barton, with 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton | Neighbourhood | 11,722 | 607 | 51.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Earls Barton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Castle Ashby Park | 17 |
| On or near Clarke Court | 13 |
| On or near Mears Ashby Road | 13 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 13 |
| On or near Manor House Close | 12 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Barnard Close | 10 |
| On or near Golding Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Queen Street | 9 |
Of the 262 crimes in Earls Barton with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Earls Barton has an estimated population of 6,405 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Earls Barton average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Earls Barton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Earls Barton a safe place to live?
Earls Barton recorded 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,121st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Earls Barton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Earls Barton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earls Barton was up 3% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 320 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Earls Barton?
About 6,405 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Earls Barton?
Earls Barton 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.