Crime in Irthlingborough: statistics, rates and trends

702 crimes were recorded in Irthlingborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 266 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Irthlingborough has the 717th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Irthlingborough was highest in the year to July 2022 (894 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (668). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Irthlingborough 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, possession of weapons. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and drugs (-59%).

Violence and sexual offences in Irthlingborough

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Irthlingborough recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Irthlingborough

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Irthlingborough recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Irthlingborough

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Irthlingborough recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Irthlingborough

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Irthlingborough recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Irthlingborough

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Irthlingborough recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Irthlingborough

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Irthlingborough recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Irthlingborough

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Irthlingborough recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Irthlingborough

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Irthlingborough recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Irthlingborough

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Irthlingborough recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Irthlingborough

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Irthlingborough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Irthlingborough

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Irthlingborough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Irthlingborough

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Irthlingborough recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Irthlingborough

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Irthlingborough recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Irthlingborough

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Irthlingborough 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Irthlingborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Irthlingborough.

1 areas within Irthlingborough, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Irthlingborough had the highest rate (73.6 per 1,000) and Irthlingborough the lowest (73.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Irthlingborough over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Irthlingborough 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.

Irthlingborough has an estimated population of 9,539. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Irthlingborough sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Irthlingborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.