Crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire): statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- Types of crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- Moulton (West Northamptonshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- Demographics of Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- Questions about crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (272), anti-social behaviour (138) and public order (38) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 638th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 629 | 40,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,003 | 439,811 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) of any year here (629 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 629 | 78.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 506 | 63.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 457 | 57.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 359 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 377 | 47.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 335 | 41.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 351 | 43.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 385 | 48.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 505 | 63.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (60% below) and other theft (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 105 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 34.0 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Moulton (West Northamptonshire); the highest is Northampton (121.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Earls Barton (51.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 30,137 | 121.1 | +54% |
| Earls Barton | 329 | 51.4 | -35% |
| Wellingborough | 6,521 | 115.8 | +47% |
| Burton Latimer | 482 | 55.9 | -29% |
| Finedon | 386 | 73.7 | -6% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +37% |
| Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | 703 | 75.7 | -4% |
| Long Buckby | 349 | 69.2 | -12% |
Moulton is the one area listed within Moulton (West Northamptonshire), with 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton | Neighbourhood | 15,029 | 1,127 | 75.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A43” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A43 | 59 |
| On or near Whistlefields Close | 43 |
| On or near Kettering Road | 41 |
| On or near Clayson Road | 32 |
| On or near Cowpasture Court | 22 |
| On or near Overstone Lane | 22 |
| On or near Leonard Lane | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
Of the 491 crimes in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 138 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 210 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) has an estimated population of 8,003 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moulton (West Northamptonshire) average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Moulton (West Northamptonshire) a safe place to live?
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 638th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) was up 24% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 506 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?
About 8,003 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 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.