Crime in Earls Barton: statistics, rates and trends
312 crimes were recorded in Earls Barton in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Earls Barton
- Questions about crime in Earls Barton
- About this data
312 crimes were recorded in Earls Barton in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Earls Barton has the 1,180th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Earls Barton | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 312 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,405 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Earls Barton was highest in the year to July 2020 (385 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (261). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 312 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 319 | 49.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 299 | 46.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 336 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 300 | 46.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 350 | 54.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 385 | 60.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 261 | 40.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 275 | 42.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Earls Barton 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. The largest increases were in public order (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -21% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +5% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +58% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -7% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -8% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Earls Barton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Earls Barton recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Earls Barton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Earls Barton recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Earls Barton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Earls Barton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Earls Barton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Earls Barton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Earls Barton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Earls Barton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Earls Barton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Earls Barton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Earls Barton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Earls Barton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Earls Barton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Earls Barton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Earls Barton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Earls Barton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Earls Barton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Earls Barton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Earls Barton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Earls Barton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Earls Barton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Earls Barton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Earls Barton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Earls Barton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Earls Barton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Earls Barton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 6,518 | 115.7 | +138% |
| Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | 617 | 77.1 | +58% |
| Northampton | 30,006 | 120.5 | +147% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | +41% |
| Rushden | 3,338 | 113.6 | +133% |
| Irthlingborough | 702 | 73.6 | +51% |
| Burton Latimer | 469 | 54.4 | +12% |
| Higham Ferrers | 755 | 80.2 | +65% |
1 areas within Earls Barton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Earls Barton had the highest rate (50.8 per 1,000) and Earls Barton the lowest (50.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton | Neighbourhood | 11,722 | 596 | 50.8 |
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 Earls Barton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Castle Ashby Park | 18 |
| On or near Mears Ashby Road | 14 |
| On or near Clarke Court | 14 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 13 |
| On or near Barnard Close | 10 |
| On or near Golding Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Queen Street | 9 |
| On or near Holdenby Lane | 8 |
| On or near Manor House Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Earls Barton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Earls Barton has an estimated population of 6,405. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Earls Barton sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Earls Barton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Earls Barton a safe place to live?
Earls Barton recorded 48.7 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 Earls Barton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Earls Barton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earls Barton was down 2% on the year before: 312 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 319 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Earls Barton?
Earls Barton 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 Earls Barton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.