Crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire): statistics, rates and trends
617 crimes were recorded in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- Questions about crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
- About this data
617 crimes were recorded in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Moulton (West Northamptonshire) has the 666th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) | West Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 617 | 40,681 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.1 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,003 | 439,811 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) was highest in the year to July 2026 (617 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (339). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 617 | 77.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 494 | 61.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 457 | 57.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 348 | 43.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 46.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 339 | 42.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 350 | 43.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 376 | 47.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 518 | 64.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 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 vehicle crime (+50%) and anti-social behaviour (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 34.0 | 0.99 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 17.4 | 1.13 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -5% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +50% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.2 | 0.27 | +80% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +10% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -20% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 33 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 50% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 11 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Moulton (West Northamptonshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moulton (West Northamptonshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 30,006 | 120.5 | +56% |
| Earls Barton | 312 | 48.7 | -37% |
| Wellingborough | 6,518 | 115.7 | +50% |
| Burton Latimer | 469 | 54.4 | -29% |
| Finedon | 360 | 68.7 | -11% |
| Kettering | 7,072 | 107.4 | +39% |
| Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) | 681 | 73.3 | -5% |
| Long Buckby | 346 | 68.6 | -11% |
1 areas within Moulton (West Northamptonshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Moulton had the highest rate (73.0 per 1,000) and Moulton the lowest (73.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton | Neighbourhood | 15,029 | 1,097 | 73.0 |
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 Moulton (West Northamptonshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A43 | 70 |
| On or near Kettering Road | 42 |
| On or near Whistlefields Close | 42 |
| On or near Clayson Road | 30 |
| On or near Cowpasture Court | 24 |
| On or near Overstone Lane | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 17 |
| On or near Dickens Close | 15 |
| On or near Leonard Lane | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 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 | 209 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) has an estimated population of 8,003. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Moulton (West Northamptonshire) a safe place to live?
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) recorded 77.1 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 Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moulton (West Northamptonshire) was up 25% on the year before: 617 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 494 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moulton (West Northamptonshire)?
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 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 Moulton (West Northamptonshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.